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SE54 CUV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,495 mi
Last recorded48,495 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 CUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket split

Fail 10 Oct 2017 48,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket split

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 42,443 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,229 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 37,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,189 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 20,007 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 27 Oct 2012 19,997 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,291 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 14,214 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 14,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,344 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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SE54 CUV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE54 CUV, 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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What year was SE54 CUV registered?

SE54 CUV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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