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LC54 VHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,366 mi
Last recorded101,366 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 101,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe by pump corroding (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 13 May 2017 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to abs block (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both rear indicators starting to get pale

Pass 26 May 2016 80,083 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 80,083 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 71,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

bonnet release broken under bonnet

rear exhaust deteriorating.

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Jan 2014 59,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet safety release handle broken

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded and 1x support bracket snapped off

Fail 25 Jan 2014 59,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet safety release handle broken

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded and 1x support bracket snapped off

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,401 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

power steering stiff in operation

Fail 26 Jan 2013 49,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

power steering stiff in operation

Pass 14 Jan 2012 37,832 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 37,752 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 28,005 miles

near side front tyre has slight cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Pass 23 Jan 2010 19,055 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 23 Jan 2010 19,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 7 Jan 2009 13,042 miles

Surface cracking on n/s/f and both rear tyres.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 13,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Surface cracking on n/s/f and both rear tyres.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 10,985 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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LC54 VHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LC54 VHZ, 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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LC54 VHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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