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SE54 JHF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,811 mi
Last recorded123,811 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 JHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 123,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,666 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 110,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,245 miles

underside heatshields loose

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,225 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 95,225 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,628 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,390 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,243 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 57,133 miles

Oil leak

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

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

nearside front brakes binding slightly (strongly advice)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 57,133 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

nearside front brakes binding slightly (strongly advice)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,036 miles

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

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 JHF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 JHF, 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 JHF registered?

SE54 JHF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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