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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded. effected areas covered in sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills corroded. effected areas covered in sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded. effected areas covered in sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills corroded. effected areas covered in sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured and rears (4.4.3 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
underbody has surface corrosion to inner sills and components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust suspect motor (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust backbox outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer sill starting to corrode
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all coil springs complete
both front suspension arms bushes are perished slightly but have no movement
both front tyres and offside rear tyre outer walls are perished slightly but have no ply or cord showing
exhaust hangers slightly corroded
minor oil leak
offside rear shock absorber has a very light misting of oil
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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DS54 GMU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DS54 GMU, 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 DS54 GMU registered?
DS54 GMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2005.
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