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AV54 SUO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 SUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 91,667 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 91,507 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 82,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,472 miles

both front tyres worn bald inside edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 73,472 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn bald inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,468 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Fail 9 Sep 2016 64,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in head light (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,698 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 53,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,459 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,903 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 30,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 24,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,991 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,399 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 6,783 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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AV54 SUO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV54 SUO, 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 AV54 SUO registered?

AV54 SUO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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