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HT54 OJC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,783 mi
Last recorded141,783 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 OJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 141,783 miles

E.M.L. on

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper split

body damage

Fail 5 Feb 2018 141,783 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

E.M.L. on

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper split

body damage

Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,093 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 138,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,897 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear damage to light cluster

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre bald

engine management light is illuminated

Fail 3 Mar 2016 131,897 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear damage to light cluster

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre bald

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,099 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 124,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 113,336 miles

nearside reverse lamp lens broken.

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 113,336 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside reverse lamp lens broken.

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

rear silencer "outer skin" corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,946 miles

All direction indicators just to colour requirements

N/S/R lamp lens broken

O/S/R inner wheel arch perforated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 101,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

All direction indicators just to colour requirements

N/S/R lamp lens broken

O/S/R inner wheel arch perforated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,049 miles

Poor repair to nearside rear light

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Poor repair to nearside rear light

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Feb 2011 76,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

baby seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,085 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,533 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,906 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 46,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,815 miles

nearside front tyre at limit of wear

nearside headlamp condensated

Fail 4 Feb 2008 34,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre at limit of wear

nearside headlamp condensated

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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HT54 OJC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HT54 OJC, 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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HT54 OJC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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