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CW54 MVU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 MVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt mechanism weak

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

Offside Rear seat belt mechanism weak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside bent

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2017 79,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt mechanism weak

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

Offside Rear seat belt mechanism weak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside bent

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,643 miles

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

different size tyres on axles of car

Fail 12 Nov 2016 73,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

different size tyres on axles of car

Pass 6 May 2015 68,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 68,094 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,989 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,197 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,096 miles

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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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CW54 MVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CW54 MVU, 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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CW54 MVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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