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OE54 SJU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,598 mi
Last recorded142,598 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 SJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 142,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective require polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 130,748 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,098 miles

exhaust system corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

tyres wearing on edge/ perished

under-body corroded various locations

Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 107,103 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,658 miles

rear exhaust silencer blowing

rear silencer bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,073 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

rear brakes slight bind

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear and centre exhaust boxes deteriorating

Fail 29 Jan 2015 89,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear and centre exhaust boxes deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,206 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 82,206 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,826 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2010 49,826 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate deteriorating

slighty long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,971 miles

1.Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 26,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,891 miles

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

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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OE54 SJU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OE54 SJU, 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 OE54 SJU registered?

OE54 SJU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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