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FM54 ORC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,548 mi
Last recorded75,548 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 ORC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,548 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,041 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,094 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,097 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp slightly high /wont adjust

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

Offside headlamp full of condensation

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box small hole in centre (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,476 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r bump stop missisng

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,557 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,796 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 37,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r brake slight bind but not excessive

wiper blade split but clears the screen

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,805 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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FM54 ORC 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 89.5%.

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 FM54 ORC, 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 FM54 ORC registered?

FM54 ORC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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