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MM54 VTA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,353 mi
Last recorded92,353 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,353 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 85,834 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 85,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,566 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,922 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,922 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,063 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,995 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,995 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 50,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,329 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 45,267 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,267 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,739 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 37,732 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,519 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,371 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 20,108 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 VTA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

MM54 VTA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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