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LF54 FGC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,209 mi
Last recorded51,209 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 FGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,867 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 47,868 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Fail 12 Jan 2021 47,868 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,065 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 45,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 40,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,208 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,786 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 31,786 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed drivers view

Fail 19 Jan 2015 20,997 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 17,131 miles

Both wiper blades are starting to split.

Corrosion on exhaust back box outer skin.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 16,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 15,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 13,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,554 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,700 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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LF54 FGC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LF54 FGC, 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 LF54 FGC registered?

LF54 FGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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