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ET54 XDX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,665 mi
Last recorded51,665 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,665 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 51,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,324 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,677 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,902 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,934 miles

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,774 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 26,827 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 26,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2013 25,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 20,704 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,790 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 16,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,590 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,417 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 XDX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET54 XDX registered?

ET54 XDX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is ET54 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 XDX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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