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FM54 SXE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,881 mi
Last recorded74,881 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 SXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,881 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch bites high

condition of centre exhaust poor outer sleeve come unwrapped

Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,669 miles

engine light on

exhaust centre box corroded

radiator seam corroded and starting to part

travel on handbrake borderline

Fail 5 Mar 2018 68,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

exhaust centre box corroded

o/s/f tyre on legal limit and worn on inner edge

radiator seam corroded and starting to part

travel on handbrake borderline

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,879 miles

aux belt split across width of belt

both front brake discs corroded inner face

damage to o/s/r light cluster very small amount of white light showing

engine management light on

exhaust centre box corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

spray of water from both washer jets poor borderline

sticky mark on n/s of screen

Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,879 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

aux belt split across width of belt

both front brake discs corroded inner face

damage to o/s/r light cluster very small amount of white light showing

engine management light on

exhaust centre box corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

spray of water from both washer jets poor borderline

sticky mark on n/s of screen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,746 miles

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED BOTH SIDES.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED BOTH SIDES.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,787 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 47,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs condition poor borderline

front brake pads low borderline

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,690 miles

condition of exhaust back box heat gard deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,944 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 20,767 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,816 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,506 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 SXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FM54 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

FM54 SXE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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