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CA54 VNC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,190 mi
Last recorded47,190 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,190 miles

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 46,543 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 46,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak centre box-central and rear boxes corroded/peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 45,480 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill-inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak centre box-central and rear boxes corroded/peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

central and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 42,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

central and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,557 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,034 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,451 miles

n/s/r bumpstop missing

vehicle has no reverse lights working

Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,991 miles

-Near side rear bump stop missing.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,909 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 18,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 7,887 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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CA54 VNC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA54 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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