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ET54 CSF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,531 mi
Last recorded152,531 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 CSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 152,531 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 146,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 137,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,305 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 118,637 miles

exhaust silencer corroded weak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,895 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 96,685 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 96,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,205 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL, NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR BACK BOX CORROSION, NO HOLES PRESENT

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 87,205 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL, NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR BACK BOX CORROSION, NO HOLES PRESENT

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,497 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 60,659 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,166 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,045 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,158 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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ET54 CSF 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 82.4%.

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 ET54 CSF, 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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ET54 CSF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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