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DF54 NWN

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,453 mi
Last recorded90,453 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 NWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 90,453 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,031 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,745 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))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 87,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,595 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 83,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,528 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 82,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,304 miles

Corrosion inc n/s/r sill ,suspension etc

Engine light on

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

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 23 Feb 2018 81,304 miles

Engine light on

Corrosion inc n/s/r sill ,suspension etc

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

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearbox (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,736 miles

exhaust rearbox corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 69,736 miles

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

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

exhaust rearbox corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,889 miles

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

exhaust rearbox corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,897 miles

exhaust rearbox corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,740 miles

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

exhaust rear box badly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,740 miles

exhaust rear box badly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,785 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,435 miles

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 NWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWN, 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 NWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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