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ET54 VJF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 VJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 85,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Bumper insecure Lower fixings missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery carrier insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front NSF brake flexible pipe secured by a cable tie

Nearside Front NSF inner arch liner missing (ABS unit exposed to road dirt )

Offside Front OSF inner arch liner insecure

Offside Rear OSR suspension bump stop missing

Pass 30 Nov 2022 82,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,106 miles

Nail in tyre both rears ()

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner wing cover insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,876 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,876 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,802 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 74,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside flexi brake hoses insecure and fowling suspicion components advise attention

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,512 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides and close to anti roll bar links (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,148 miles

auxiliary belt starting to split ect

front flexi brake hoses close to anti roll bar links

Fail 27 Nov 2017 66,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

auxiliary belt starting to split ect

front flexi brake hoses close to anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,842 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,091 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,748 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,068 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 VJF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 ET54 VJF, 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 ET54 VJF registered?

ET54 VJF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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