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PF54 LFX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,357 mi
Last recorded95,357 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 LFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,357 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 95,326 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,171 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2015 68,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

items removed from drivers view

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front stut top nuts possibly not completley tight

Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,073 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,944 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,537 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,860 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 LFX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFX, 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 PF54 LFX registered?

PF54 LFX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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