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AD54 VCW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,307 mi
Last recorded129,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 129,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 129,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,831 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 97,411 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

drive belt perished

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front & offside rear tyres 3mm

nearside rear door damaged

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drive belt perished

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front & offside rear tyres 3mm

nearside rear door damaged

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 83,725 miles

Oil leak

osr nsr bump stops missing

tail exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2012 83,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

osr nsr bump stops missing

tail exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,215 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 68,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,016 miles

all outer tyre side walls slightly perished

lever on bonnet release broken

nearside front tyre 2mm

rear wiper blade split

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 VCW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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