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LA54 DDF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,228 mi
Last recorded97,228 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 DDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,228 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,228 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 96,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,262 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,468 miles

Both front brake discs badly worn with lipped edges-as visual/unmeasured.

Complete engine protection undertray/spoiler is missing.

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 80,466 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs badly worn with lipped edges-as visual/unmeasured.

Complete engine protection undertray/spoiler is missing.

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

recommend renewal of worn/split nearside front wiper blade and both worn front lower suspension arms.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

recommend renewal of worn/split nearside front wiper blade and both worn front lower suspension arms.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,284 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

front engine undertray supports missing,offside front wing liner damaged/flapping loose,two parts of the front spoiler missing the other damaged.

strongly recommend missing rear suspension bump stops renewed now.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 65,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

front engine undertray supports missing,offside front wing liner damaged/flapping loose,two parts of the front spoiler missing the other damaged.

strongly recommend missing rear suspension bump stops renewed now.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,955 miles

advise both rear suspension bump stops missing.

advise nearside front plastic inner wing protector missing/poss damage to abs/horn components.

Fail 22 Jan 2011 57,955 miles

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

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

advise both rear suspension bump stops missing.

advise nearside front plastic inner wing protector missing/poss damage to abs/horn components.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,739 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 40,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,873 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 30,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LA54 DDF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LA54 DDF, 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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LA54 DDF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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