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DS54 LTA

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,038 mi
Last recorded102,038 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 LTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 102,038 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 98,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 94,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,269 miles

Offside Rear cracked on tread

Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear cracked on tread

diesel injector blowing

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of exhaust gas

Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,491 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 84,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2015 76,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,559 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

fumes coming from under bonnet area

Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,566 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,407 miles

condensation in offside front headlamp assembly

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,780 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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DS54 LTA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DS54 LTA, 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 LTA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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