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LK54 SZC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 SZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,223 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,365 miles

Nearside washer jet defective

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper very deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2018 84,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet defective

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper very deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,792 miles

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

Rear wiper blade very deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 78,792 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear wiper blade very deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,648 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 75,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 72,117 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,775 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 64,114 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 53,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,338 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 45,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre's are perished

Pass 16 Jan 2011 40,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,737 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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LK54 SZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK54 SZC, 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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LK54 SZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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