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FV54 XTP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,128 mi
Last recorded52,128 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,128 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,834 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,511 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 40,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure broken (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,143 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 38,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,306 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,855 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 27,832 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 24,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2010 24,087 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2009 20,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 20,636 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 15,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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 XTP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

FV54 XTP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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The MOT history for FV54 XTP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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