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DF54 LFL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,367 mi
Last recorded97,367 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 LFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 97,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills covered in underseal (both)

Fail 21 Jun 2022 97,358 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills covered in underseal (both)

Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,757 miles

Central Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,738 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,013 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 87,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect parking brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect parking brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,213 miles

CORRODED EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,984 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,977 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,673 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 63,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,932 miles

Both front suspension arm forward bushes slight perishing

Condensation in N/S/F headlight

Exhaust backbox strap broken but exhaust is secure

Long travel handbrake

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,932 miles

Both front suspension arm forward bushes slight perishing

Condensation in N/S/F headlight

Exhaust backbox strap broken but exhaust is secure

Long travel handbrake

Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,402 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,541 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 42,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,161 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper

Fail 18 Feb 2009 32,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencor outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,909 miles

rear silencor outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LFL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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