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EO54 BUA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,083 mi
Last recorded72,083 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 BUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 51,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,064 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,146 miles

rear exhsust section outer skin corroded to excess

Fail 28 Aug 2012 34,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s/r tyres are starting to split on side the walls

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,105 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres are starting to split on side the walls

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,066 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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EO54 BUA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO54 BUA, 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 EO54 BUA registered?

EO54 BUA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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