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CA54 VNR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,344 mi
Last recorded53,344 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 VNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,344 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 53,340 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,801 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 50,801 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,915 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,915 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 39,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low/bald on inner

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

Offside Rear tyre low/bald on outer

indicators starting to show white light

rear seats not in use belts not checked

Fail 10 Feb 2018 39,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low/bald on inner

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

Offside Rear tyre low/bald on outer

indicators starting to show white light

rear seats not in use belts not checked

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,922 miles

offside front tyre low/perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 14,839 miles

light corrosion on underside, suspension and brakes

Fail 15 Feb 2016 14,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

light corrosion on underside, suspension and brakes

Fail 5 Nov 2015 14,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,356 miles

front tyres perished and cracked

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 13,978 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,074 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 12,602 miles

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

both rear tyres perished acd cracked and just passed test

Pass 10 Nov 2009 11,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 9,519 miles

both front tyres, sidewall damaged. .

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 VNR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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