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FD54 LWP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,112 mi
Last recorded65,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,112 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box + backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 62,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 61,394 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,376 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,343 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,429 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 58,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 54,627 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 52,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 46,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eye level center stop light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,224 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 36,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 31,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,528 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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FD54 LWP 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 79.2%.

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 FD54 LWP, 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 FD54 LWP registered?

FD54 LWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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