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MM54 OXA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,947 mi
Last recorded158,947 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 OXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 158,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 158,947 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2020 148,813 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 148,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 136,818 miles

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

Offside Front drop link boot perrished but preventing the ingres of dirt.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 129,221 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 129,221 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

EML On

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,905 miles

EML on

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 117,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML on

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm IN PLACES AND WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION INSIDE LENS (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 110,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLE IN PIPE JUST BEFORE SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm IN PLACES AND WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION INSIDE LENS (1.7.5a)

Rear CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,071 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,024 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,021 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,388 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 51,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,981 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,908 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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MM54 OXA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM54 OXA, 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 MM54 OXA registered?

MM54 OXA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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