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PX54 FYF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,665 mi
Last recorded132,665 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,665 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 132,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,759 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 129,759 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,271 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 120,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,882 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,292 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 77,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,259 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 7 Mar 2012 65,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

condensation in o/s headlamp but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,770 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,518 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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PX54 FYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PX54 FYF, 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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PX54 FYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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