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DF54 LCE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,935 mi
Last recorded52,935 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 LCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 52,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD NEEDS REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 52,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 PERCENT IMBALANCE O/S LOWER EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE BALD NEEDS REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 45,068 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 45,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 36,874 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 31,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 31,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 30,822 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,581 miles

headlight lens defused slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2019 30,223 miles

Both Front Tyres Badly Perished On The Soulders Recommend Replacement A S A P

Pass 11 Jan 2018 29,771 miles

Exhaust Is Corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 29,771 miles

Exhaust Is Corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 28,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,184 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 26,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

crack in the windscreen but not affecting the drivers view

front tyres are perishing and over nine years old

Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,086 miles

crack in the windscreen but not affecting the drivers view

front tyres are perishing and over nine years old

Pass 19 Jan 2013 24,641 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,113 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 23,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,140 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jan 2011 20,140 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,822 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,371 miles

Bonnet prop clip broken

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2009 12,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet prop clip broken

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2008 8,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DF54 LCE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DF54 LCE, 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 DF54 LCE registered?

DF54 LCE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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