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CA54 CDO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,836 mi
Last recorded109,836 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 CDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 109,836 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 100,583 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 100,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust system heavily corroed

Fail 17 Jun 2024 91,021 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust system heavily corroed

Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 87,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,303 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 87,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,912 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,912 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,495 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,515 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,626 miles

tail box corroded (rusty)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,302 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 73,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,060 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 70,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,633 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Small split in nearside wiper blade.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,756 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,392 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,724 miles

Engine top cover noted missing

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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CA54 CDO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CA54 CDO, 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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CA54 CDO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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