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PF54 LFW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,154 mi
Last recorded93,154 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 LFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,154 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear back box rotten

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2018 93,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear back box rotten

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,182 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 83,182 miles

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,185 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

rear silencer box corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,043 miles

rear nearside suspension bump-stop missing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,312 miles

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

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

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

rear nearside suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,312 miles

rear nearside suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,048 miles

front offside , front nearside tyres cracked

rear offside , rear nearside tyres cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,677 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 8,451 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 6,844 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 5,362 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 LFW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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