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MD54 BRZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

70,239 mi
Last recorded70,239 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 BRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,239 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 70,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,671 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,599 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 68,599 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advice (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advice (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 58,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advice (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advice (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 46,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,359 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Apr 2016 43,359 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 40,389 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,091 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,659 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,625 miles

front wipers split on ends

Fail 26 Mar 2009 15,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers split on ends

Fail 16 Jan 2008 9,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 9,905 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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MD54 BRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MD54 BRZ, 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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MD54 BRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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