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OE54 VPC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,884 mi
Last recorded120,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 VPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 120,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 112,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 112,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,459 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 107,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 107,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 103,693 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 96,319 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,385 miles

front number plate has crack but still readable.

o/s front of vehicle bumper is slightly cracked.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,787 miles

Both front wiper's split at ends

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 80,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres low

noise from nearside front top leg area

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,594 miles

front tyres low

noise from nearside front top leg area

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,506 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,611 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 38,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VPC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPC, 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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OE54 VPC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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