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AE54 VCY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,057 mi
Last recorded85,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,057 miles

ecm light on dash

front top suspension mounts slightly stiff

near side front brake hose slightly deteriated

rear tyres getting low on tread

sheilds fitted and slightly loose

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

Fail 22 Jun 2016 85,057 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ecm light on dash

front top suspension mounts slightly stiff

near side front brake hose slightly deteriated

rear tyres getting low on tread

sheilds fitted and slightly loose

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front head light only just has pattern

sheilds fitted fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front head light only just has pattern

sheilds fitted fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,531 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,349 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 72,349 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,204 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 67,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,191 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,153 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 52,293 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 52,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,586 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,863 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 28,863 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AE54 VCY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE54 VCY, 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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What year was AE54 VCY registered?

AE54 VCY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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