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FV54 OHW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 OHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 114,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 114,336 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 114,336 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 113,479 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,323 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre gearbox mount deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 112,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear engine mount worn

no reverse lights

Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,232 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 105,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,281 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 95,278 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,663 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,592 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,598 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,551 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,885 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 56,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,490 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly low on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,459 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 30,925 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,268 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,376 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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FV54 OHW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FV54 OHW, 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 FV54 OHW registered?

FV54 OHW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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