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FH54 TXF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,367 mi
Last recorded131,367 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 TXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 131,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

accident damage to n/s/f wing & door .......

both front tyres worn edges almost to cords .......

both headlamps dirty .......

exhaust leak front flexy .......

Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 118,965 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 111,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 100,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear shocks slightly misting

front registration plate deteriorated

rear exhaust box rubber mounts deteriorated

registration plate lamps lens covers missing

stone chip in windscreen

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release lever insecure.

front number plate slightly damaged.

nearside rear number plate cover missing.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,474 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release lever insecure.

front number plate slightly damaged.

nearside rear number plate cover missing.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,718 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release lever insecure.

both front suspension arms front bushes slightly deteriorated.

front number plate slightly damaged.

nearside front washer jet weak.

nearside rear number plate lamp cover missing.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,690 miles

both front headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,750 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 10 Aug 2011 76,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,894 miles

Front tyres are begining to wear low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet pull is insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2010 73,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres are begining to wear low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet pull is insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,377 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 70,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,118 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,117 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 62,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FH54 TXF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH54 TXF, 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 FH54 TXF registered?

FH54 TXF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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