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MD54 HCA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,864 mi
Last recorded45,864 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 HCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,864 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven - Advise further inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 45,864 miles

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

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

Front brake application slightly uneven - Advise further inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,699 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,463 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 31,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,191 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 24,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 20,981 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 18,757 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 18,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre severely cracking and on 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,652 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 14,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,794 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 12,792 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,004 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 HCA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

MD54 HCA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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