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PY54 CWC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,410 mi
Last recorded71,410 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 CWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 71,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Wing panel insecure and damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2023 71,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Wing panel insecure and damaged

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre in edge not repairable ()

Offside Front Inner wing panel insecure and fouling on tyre

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 67,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust cracked as pipe enters box / temporary repair done to allow emissions test (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre in edge not repairable ()

Offside Front Inner wing panel insecure and fouling on tyre

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 64,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 61,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Intermittent fault on indicator

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,891 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 56,891 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,556 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre pressure very low when presented for test

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 48,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure very low when presented for test

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,914 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 44,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,219 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door stop check strap (6.2.B.2)

Front wipers torn

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Notchy bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside front wing damaged

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 40,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door stop check strap (6.2.B.2)

Front wipers torn

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Notchy bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside front wing damaged

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,766 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 35,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

ehaust system heavily corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,696 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 32,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,392 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,767 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 19,992 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,153 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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PY54 CWC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PY54 CWC, 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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PY54 CWC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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