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RN54 VSO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,978 mi
Last recorded83,978 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 83,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,999 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,945 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,842 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,302 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2021 56,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,769 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 40,865 miles

bonnet release broken

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,899 miles

1. nsr tyre very old/worn. rec. renewal

2. bonnet secondary catch release broken

3. front brake pads quite worn. OS front brake slight bind when turned by hand. rear brakes also have slight imbalance.brake service recommended.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,548 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 35,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 35,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,376 miles

All indicator bulbs starting to show some white light

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly perished on sidewalls

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

Offside Front Wiper blade is split

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,575 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,575 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,581 miles

Puncture in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 27,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r sill panel damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2013 27,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r sill panel damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,311 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,780 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 19,431 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

unale to carry out full inspection of NSR adult seat belt due to child seat fitted. Carried out visual inspection only.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,431 miles

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

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

unale to carry out full inspection of NSR adult seat belt due to child seat fitted. Carried out visual inspection only.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,265 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,940 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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RN54 VSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RN54 VSO, 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 VSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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