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PF54 TVY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,286 mi
Last recorded103,286 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 TVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 103,286 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POLISH OR REPLACE LENS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL, MARKED IN YELLOW. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour X2 NS/OS BULBS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm X2 NAILS AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP. 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 96,951 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,151 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

offside sill corroded from front to rear

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,994 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 87,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,569 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 74,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,747 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,116 miles

exhuast slightly damage.

n/s/r wheel slightly binding.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,977 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,201 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,442 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 TVY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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