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PF54 XYC

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

56,922 mi
Last recorded56,922 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 XYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 56,912 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

full exhaust system corroded

service light on indicating due a service

Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,425 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 52,425 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 51,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 50,304 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2020 50,304 miles

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,587 miles

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

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

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,638 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,771 miles

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / both (5.2.6)

exhaust slightly corroded

front / both tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Jun 2017 47,771 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / both (5.2.6)

exhaust slightly corroded

front / both tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,918 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 46,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,865 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 44,865 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,552 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 40,551 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 35,612 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 31,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,419 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,467 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 22,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,157 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,725 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 XYC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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