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CF54 AYX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,205 mi
Last recorded81,205 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 AYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 81,205 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 81,198 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 81,029 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control/abs (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cut (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens cracked showing white light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake flexi insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,869 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 77,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,083 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 74,011 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,785 miles

1.....pin hole in n/s cv gaitor.....2.....rear exhaust box in rusty condition.....3.....n/s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,139 miles

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

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

advise tracking check

cut in tread of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise tracking check

cut in tread of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r lens damaged

unable to see brake pads

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,303 miles

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

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

n/s/r binding slightly

unable to see brake pads

Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r binding slightly

unable to see brake pads

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,518 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge / advise tracking check i

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,906 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 46,906 miles

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

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

2 wipers split

advise tracking check

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,233 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 42,233 miles

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

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

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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CF54 AYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 CF54 AYX, 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 CF54 AYX registered?

CF54 AYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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