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CA54 JUV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,121 mi
Last recorded84,121 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 JUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,121 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,996 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,566 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly insecure

exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 79,566 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly insecure

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,110 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,848 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 65,807 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,487 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 53,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,206 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,887 miles

eng man light on

n/s/f tyre approaching ware limit in centre & o/s/f tyre on the limit

Fail 20 Nov 2007 32,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

eng man light on

n/s/f tyre approaching ware limit in centre & o/s/f tyre on the limit

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 JUV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 CA54 JUV, 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 CA54 JUV registered?

CA54 JUV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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