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FV54 XTT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,760 mi
Last recorded57,760 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XTT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 57,760 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 57,760 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 57,742 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

offside front head lamp has condensation

Fail 9 Apr 2019 54,968 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

offside front head lamp has condensation

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrebox and rearbox (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release handle insecure

exhaust rearbox corroded

exhaust rearbox hanger broken but exhaust secure

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated (hangers broken)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking 2010

Fail 1 Feb 2017 49,633 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated (hangers broken)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking 2010

Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,450 miles

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust hanger corroded away

nsr bumpstop missing

os outer sill underseal blistering up

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,293 miles

exhaust deteriorated + bracket corroded away

nsr bumpstop missing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 44,293 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated + bracket corroded away

nsr bumpstop missing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,462 miles

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight body corrosion (sills)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 41,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight body corrosion (sills)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,537 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorating + brakraket corroded away

nsr sus bumpstop missing

washers frozen ??

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,518 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating + bracket broken

front wiperblades deteriorating

osr tyre perrishing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,924 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 31,924 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,051 miles

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,194 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 XTT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XTT, 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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FV54 XTT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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