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FT54 CRJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 CRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 80,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,484 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 71,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,884 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 65,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb position (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working R380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,524 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,154 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,677 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,474 miles

nearside front tyre at legal limit and poor condition

offside front tyre low on tread and poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs are corroded

nearside front tyre at legal limit and poor condition

offside front tyre low on tread and poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,844 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,852 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,774 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,317 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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FT54 CRJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FT54 CRJ, 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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FT54 CRJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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