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SE54 DWC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,657 mi
Last recorded96,657 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

exhaust system deteriated/rear mount broken-exhaust sufficiently supported.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

exhaust system deteriated/rear mount broken-exhaust sufficiently supported.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,256 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 95,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,311 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 92,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 86,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tracking

Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,094 miles

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

tracking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 77,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,098 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 67,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,752 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 46,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,358 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,156 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 28,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,189 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 DWC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

SE54 DWC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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