MOT Status
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84,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front c v boot leaking small bit
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside outer/inner sills/arch area at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General corrosion to all underside components
Grease present around offside front outer cv boot
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner/outer sill areas corrdoed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner/outer rear sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner/outer rear sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure reflector (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
both outer rear sill areas are corroding and weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
both outer rear sill areas are corroding and weak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer is corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer is corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust outer skin badly corroded
ALL TYRES SHOWING WEAR ESPECIALLY N/S/F. BOTH REAR TYRES ALSO SUFFERING FROM CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALLS
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
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FA54 VTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FA54 VTU, 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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FA54 VTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2005.
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