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PF54 LFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,139 mi
Last recorded124,139 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,139 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2018 124,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,681 miles

back box in poor condition/bracket missing but exhaust secure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 115,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box in poor condition/bracket missing but exhaust secure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,511 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 104,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,676 miles

N/S/R Tyre slight cracking in tread and sidewalls

Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,676 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Tyre slight cracking in tread and sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2014 89,620 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 89,620 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,903 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 83,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 10 May 2012 75,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 75,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 65,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 56,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,622 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,243 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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PF54 LFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PF54 LFJ, 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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PF54 LFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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