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ET54 XDU

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 XDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 128,114 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 127,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,463 miles

Rear Seat belts not checked, Obstucted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 119,311 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belts not checked, Obstucted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,265 miles

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

front bumper damaged trim hanging down

middle exhaust hanger broken

Fail 27 Feb 2015 110,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front bumper damaged trim hanging down

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,105 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 100,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,065 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,472 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

Fail 25 Feb 2011 70,440 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,722 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 46,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,906 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 33,905 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ET54 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

ET54 XDU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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