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MD54 FSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,374 mi
Last recorded144,374 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 FSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 144,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 137,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 137,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 130,122 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 127,520 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 127,251 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 125,954 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 125,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 120,523 miles

NSR door stiff to open from outside and handle loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,523 miles

NSR door stiff to open from outside and handle loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 107,611 miles

Condensation in both headlamps

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear bumpstops missing, rear springs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 107,611 miles

Condensation in both headlamps

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear bumpstops missing, rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,236 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 95,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,808 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,362 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,745 miles

Front tyres low on tread

NSR door does not open from the outside

Fail 10 Feb 2010 59,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres low on tread

NSR door does not open from the outside

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,217 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,927 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 FSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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