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MM54 VTP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,664 mi
Last recorded75,664 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 75,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust and vehicle hunting (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting not correctly repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread debonding (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 75,561 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Comes all the way up to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine sump excessively corroded allowing oil to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on the inner surface have corrosion formed/forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides the inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread 165 70 14 81T Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side-wall 165 70 14 81T Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,909 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,195 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,659 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,693 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,772 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 VTP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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