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AD54 OTR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,371 mi
Last recorded65,371 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 65,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,535 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,540 miles

Front discs corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 53,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,112 miles

175/65/R14/82T. OF 3 OR 2.5 NR 2 NF 3mm.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 46,112 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R cyl seizure.

175/65/R14/82T. OF 3 OR 2.5 NR 2 NF 3mm.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R cylinder slightly sticky, early stages of seizure.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,155 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jan 2013 34,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,984 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,140 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 17,133 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,931 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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AD54 OTR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 OTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD54 OTR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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