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LA54 EBN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,287 mi
Last recorded123,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 EBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 123,287 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front tyre worn from inner edge

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 123,287 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front tyre worn from inner edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 109,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp misted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,034 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 81,854 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,854 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 74,420 miles

BOTH Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when roatated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,420 miles

BOTH Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when roatated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,624 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,754 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside side repeater lens cover missing

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear tyres perishing on the outer walls

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,314 miles

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

Condensation in offside front light unit

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Condensation in offside front light unit

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,291 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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 EBN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EBN, 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 LA54 EBN registered?

LA54 EBN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is LA54 EBN safe to buy?

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