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MM54 UKV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,294 mi
Last recorded92,294 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 UKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 92,294 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount missing - rear strap corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour yellow (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin peeling away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light impact damaged, lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light inop

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,381 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,381 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 74,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit more on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,844 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,052 miles

front brake pads close to limits

Fail 26 Feb 2016 53,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads close to limits

Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all indicators pale

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,108 miles

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

all indicators pale

Fail 31 Oct 2013 37,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 10,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 10,672 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,777 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 7,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MM54 UKV, 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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MM54 UKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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