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ET54 KOJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,766 mi
Last recorded96,766 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 96,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

No coolant in header tank

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,194 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine diagnostic light on

Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer come out of rear rubber (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,151 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light is on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,151 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 6 May 2016 73,272 miles

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

brake pedal clicks when depressed, doesn't affect the brakes advise further investigation

Pass 11 May 2015 66,965 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 66,946 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,403 miles

all tyres perished & tread low

rear exhaust cover corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,632 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,364 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,081 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,596 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 KOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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