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HT54 OTC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,888 mi
Last recorded69,888 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 OTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,888 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 69,888 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking - repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is heavily stress cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

film of engine oil on sump

some areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

Fail 9 Feb 2021 54,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking - repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is heavily stress cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

film of engine oil on sump

some areas of bodywork damage - no sharp edges

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

film of engine oil on sump

slight lip to front brake discs - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,471 miles

front bumper slightly insecure

high level brake light not working

nsf tyre perished

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre stress cracked on sidewalls

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting

both front lower arm forward bushes slightly stress cracked

cross member behind rear bumper bent in middle

high level brakelight not working

n/s of radiator carrying panel has come out of lower mount

slight engine oil leak - possibly sump seal

slight lip to front brake discs - pads ok, 4mm approx.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 36,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside shock absorber bump stop missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,544 miles

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

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

rear cross-member damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2015 31,544 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust rear box and mounting strap corroded

rear cross-member damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear and offside front tyres perished

slight corrosion exhaust rear box

Fail 21 Jan 2013 23,378 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear and offside front tyres perished

slight corrosion exhaust rear box

Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,453 miles

nearside rear tyre perished ;

offside front tyre perished ;

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,369 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,100 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 12,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 9,211 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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HT54 OTC 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 72.7%.

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 HT54 OTC, 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 OTC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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