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SA54 NGH

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,775 mi
Last recorded80,775 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 NGH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 80,775 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel hub corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,954 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 77,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,786 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 72,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,982 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,862 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 57,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,627 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 44,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,082 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 30,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,292 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 27,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres and offside front tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,457 miles

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

both rear tyres and offside front tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2011 24,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 22,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,589 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 17,562 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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SA54 NGH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SA54 NGH, 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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SA54 NGH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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