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MM54 VTN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,455 mi
Last recorded88,455 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 VTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smears slightly but not considered excessive (3.4 (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 axle bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smears slightly but not considered excessive (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 88,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 30cm of mounting point, offside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30cm of mounting point, offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smears slightly but not considered excessive (3.4 (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 axle bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smears slightly but not considered excessive (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,439 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 79,439 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,830 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in O/S inner steering arm

Fail 2 Jun 2016 75,830 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in O/S inner steering arm

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,976 miles

engine oil leaking

front brake discs very rusty

front subframe becoming rusty

screen chipped edge swept area

side repeater lamps fading to white

Fail 18 Apr 2015 70,976 miles

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

coolant leaking,radiator very rusty!

engine oil leaking

front brake discs very rusty

front subframe becoming rusty

screen chipped edge swept area

side repeater lamps fading to white

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,896 miles

front brake disc inner faces badly corroded & pitting

front sub-frame becoming very rusty

offside registration plate light cover missing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,896 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces badly corroded & pitting

front sub-frame becoming very rusty

offside registration plate light cover missing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,876 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,876 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,306 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,279 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 VTN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MM54 VTN, 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 VTN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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