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EF54 CRU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,821 mi
Last recorded56,821 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,821 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 56,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high OSF + NSF (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 46,893 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 46,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 383,344 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 32,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation in both front headlamps

Pass 27 Dec 2014 32,723 miles

condensation in both front headlamps

Pass 27 Dec 2013 31,513 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,748 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 28,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 25,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 25,629 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,899 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 22,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 18,532 miles

Front wipers starting to split

Pass 3 Jan 2009 15,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 12,345 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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EF54 CRU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF54 CRU, 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 EF54 CRU registered?

EF54 CRU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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