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DS54 GLZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,187 mi
Last recorded103,187 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 GLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 103,187 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 103,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,138 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,628 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 92,628 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,834 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,058 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 77,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 77,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

nearside rear numberplate lamp lens missing

Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,413 miles

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

osr lamp lens cracked / exhaust rusty and back box deteriorated // cant see front brake pads fully

Fail 26 Jan 2013 73,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osr lamp lens cracked / exhaust rusty and back box deteriorated // cant see front brake pads fully

Fail 21 Jan 2012 65,224 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

stone chip ns swept area/ bonnet stay insecure / exhaust back box corroded and slight leak / osr tyre worn to 3mm/ rear shockers upper rod mounts rusty / cant see front bake pads fully

Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,224 miles

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

stone chip ns swept area/ bonnet stay insecure / exhaust back box corroded and slight leak / osr tyre worn to 3mm/ rear shockers upper rod mounts rusty / cant see front bake pads fully

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,790 miles

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 23 Jan 2010 52,041 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 52,041 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 42,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 32,354 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DS54 GLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DS54 GLZ, 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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DS54 GLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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