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DF54 LCK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,028 mi
Last recorded96,028 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 LCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 96,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear both rear wheels slight bind

Pass 12 May 2016 88,230 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 88,230 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 79,689 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 71,986 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 63,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat shield on back box corroded and loose

Fail 13 May 2013 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat shield on back box corroded and loose

Pass 14 May 2012 55,448 miles

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

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2012 55,448 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 47,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 47,410 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 35,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,891 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/sill area damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2008 20,891 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/sill area damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/sill damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2008 20,883 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/sill 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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DF54 LCK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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