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MD54 CNC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,245 mi
Last recorded102,245 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 CNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,245 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 102,240 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 98,256 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 98,220 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,733 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,343 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 86,342 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,682 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 81,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.7mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulder

Fail 17 Jun 2017 78,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.7mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulder

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer shoulder

offside front tyre has slight cracking inside the tread depths

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,882 miles

Bottom hose clip on radiator nearside is corroded but no leaks.

Idler / tensioner pulley on Aux belt looks slightly deteriorated.

Oil filter housing has a slight weep.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 65,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bottom hose clip on radiator nearside is corroded but no leaks.

Idler / tensioner pulley on Aux belt looks slightly deteriorated.

Oil filter housing has a slight weep.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

back box corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,858 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

back box corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,103 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 53,103 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,235 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,010 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,666 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 35,666 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers staring to split but still clearing screen

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,974 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 CNC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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