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RN54 VSF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

155,590 mi
Last recorded155,590 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 155,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 155,568 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 152,904 miles

Headlamps just ok

Fail 3 Jan 2019 152,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen water in lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 148,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 148,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 140,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 133,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water inside lenses both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 15 Jan 2016 133,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water inside lenses both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 13 Jan 2015 125,888 miles

oil leak\screw in osr tyre\front suspension arm bushes slightly split

rear brakes slightly imbalanced and nsr slight binding\ns headlamp slight ingress of water and condensation\exhaust corroded and minor leak\front brake discs corroded\

Fail 13 Jan 2015 125,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak\screw in osr tyre\front suspension arm bushes slightly split

rear brakes slightly imbalanced and nsr slight binding\ns headlamp slight ingress of water and condensation\exhaust corroded and minor leak\front brake discs corroded\

Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,500 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 121,485 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

age cracking to both front suspension arm bushes

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 107,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

age cracking to both front suspension arm bushes

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,565 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

headlight aims on lower limiots

Fail 17 Jan 2012 95,565 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

headlight aims on lower limiots

o/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test needs attention

Fail 13 Jan 2011 85,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,554 miles

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Fail 14 Jan 2010 77,188 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

approx 2.5/3.0mm left on edges of front tyres

damage to n/s/r outer sill

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust system

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2010 77,188 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

approx 2.5/3.0mm left on edges of front tyres

damage to n/s/r outer sill

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust system

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2009 64,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear cetre lamp not working

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear cetre lamp not working

Fail 14 Jan 2008 54,527 miles

rear brakes require attention

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes require attention

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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RN54 VSF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 RN54 VSF, 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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RN54 VSF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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