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PF54 LFT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,064 mi
Last recorded54,064 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 LFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 54,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE Both side brake discs heavily corroded pitted scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both side tyres 17 years old

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 53,284 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 53,284 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid discoloured

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 52,061 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,160 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,284 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,474 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,105 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all rubber bushes (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see corectly (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,912 miles

Rear exhaust system excessively crodded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,619 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,254 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,237 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008

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 LFT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PF54 LFT, 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 LFT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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