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MD54 DMZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,881 mi
Last recorded57,881 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,881 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation inside not affecting beam pattern at this time

Fail 19 Feb 2026 57,881 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation inside not affecting beam pattern at this time

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 54,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 50,163 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 50,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 46,253 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlight misted up

Fail 17 Feb 2022 41,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlight misted up

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 37,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 34,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,129 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,150 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded at support bracket

Fail 12 Feb 2015 23,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,626 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 19,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,112 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 16,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres cracking/perished

front brake discs worn

h'brake long

n/s/f wiper wear indicator illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,921 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/perished

front brake discs worn

h'brake long

n/s/f wiper wear indicator illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2010 13,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,932 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,013 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 8,013 miles

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

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

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 DMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DMZ, 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 MD54 DMZ registered?

MD54 DMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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