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FT54 DWK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,036 mi
Last recorded156,036 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 156,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 141,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 141,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,722 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front door check strap missing.

bonnet release handle damaged.

both headlamp lenses faded.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 126,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 125,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 125,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 124,827 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

engine management light on

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 20 Mar 2018 16,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre exhaust box corroded

engine management light on

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,074 miles

Offside Front Outer side wall split not to cords

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres pereshing still original

slight creek from o/s/f top mount no play

Pass 29 Mar 2016 121,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre split

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,176 miles

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 119,176 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 119,172 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,034 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,604 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,210 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

slight blow from centre silencer

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,183 miles

nearside and offside front discs showing signs of wear

nearside rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,480 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 DWK 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 77.3%.

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 DWK, 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 DWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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