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MD54 CLZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,636 mi
Last recorded108,636 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 CLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 108,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 3mm tread depth also both perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 108,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 3mm tread depth also both perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 103,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

both front tyres starting to perish and crack

light scratches to windscreen

Fail 13 May 2019 103,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

both front tyres starting to perish and crack

light scratches to windscreen

Pass 18 May 2018 97,918 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight wiper mark to front screen

Fail 14 May 2018 97,918 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to tread min. limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight wiper mark to front screen

Pass 17 May 2017 92,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 92,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 87,074 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 82,087 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 2 May 2015 82,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2014 77,801 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

Fail 13 Jul 2013 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,063 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 23,743 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Feb 2009 23,743 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,608 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 CLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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