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DF54 LCN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,148 mi
Last recorded98,148 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 LCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 95,305 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 95,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,024 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 91,024 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,737 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,214 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 87,214 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,546 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,882 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 78,882 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,721 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,712 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,177 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,328 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,877 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 46,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,786 miles

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

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

mist inside n/s head light

n/s/f tyre outer wall perishing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Mar 2012 43,786 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

mist inside n/s head light

n/s/f tyre outer wall perishing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,592 miles

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

front tyres treads perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,592 miles

front tyres treads perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,417 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 34,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,337 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,337 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 LCN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

DF54 LCN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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