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The front exhaust pipe is corroded and has a slight leak present
The offside front brake has a slight bind present
The offside front indicator colour is deteriorated
The offside rear coil spring is corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
The front exhaust pipe is corroded and has a slight leak present
The offside front brake has a slight bind present
The offside front indicator colour is deteriorated
The offside rear coil spring is corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
The nearside rear outer sill is becoming corroded
The offside front door check strap is defective
The offside rear outer sill is becoming corroded
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
The nearside rear outer sill is becoming corroded
The offside front door check strap is defective
The offside rear outer sill is becoming corroded
The windscreen has light surface scratches present in Zone A caused by prolonged use of a defective wiper blade
There is corrosion forming on both the rear coil springs
There is corrosion present on the N/S rear outer sill
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
The N/S and O/S front indicator bulb colour is deteriorating
The N/S and O/S front side repeater bulb colour is deteriorating
The N/S front tyre is wearing unevenly
Front indicators (repeaters) colour are deteriorating (1.4A.2f)
Front windscreen wiper blades are splitting along their lengths (8.2.2)
Nearside Front passenger's seat has a child seat present (5.2.1)
Rear Axle (2) suspension bump stops missing (2.4A.1a)
Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) do not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)
Rear indicators colour are deteriorating (1.4A.2f)
The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread (out of shape) (4.1.E.1)
Front indicators (repeaters) colour are deteriorating (1.4A.2f)
Front windscreen wiper blades are splitting along their lengths (8.2.2)
Nearside Front passenger's seat has a child seat present (5.2.1)
Rear Axle (2) suspension bump stops missing (2.4A.1a)
Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) do not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)
Rear indicators colour are deteriorating (1.4A.2f)
The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear The nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing (2.4A.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.83 mm (4.1E.1)
Offside Front Upper suspension top bush/bearing is rough in operation (2.4G.2)
Offside Front wiper blade is splitting (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper suspension spring extreme end is heavily corroded (2.4C.1b)
Offside Rear indicator colour is deteriorating (1.4A.2f)
Rear Upper high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured extreme end (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear The nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing (2.4A.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.83 mm (4.1E.1)
Offside Front Upper suspension top bush/bearing is rough in operation (2.4G.2)
Offside Front wiper blade is splitting (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper suspension spring extreme end is heavily corroded (2.4C.1b)
Offside Rear indicator colour is deteriorating (1.4A.2f)
Rear Upper high level stop lamp does not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)
(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when the foot brake is depressed
(1.4A.2f)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorating
(4.0)the nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(7.1.2a)The centre to rear exhaust flange has a slight leak present
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when the foot brake is depressed
(1.4A.2f)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorating
(4.0)the nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(7.1.2a)The centre to rear exhaust flange has a slight leak present
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when the foot brake is applied
(3.7.2a)The offside front service brake performance records a slight bind present
(3.7.2d)The front service brakes imbalance during their application is at 22%.
(3.7.2e)The front service brakes rate of decrease during their reducing mode are at 19%.
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.18mm
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.86mm
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer at the flange has a slight leak
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when the foot brake is applied
(3.7.2a)The offside front service brake performance records a slight bind present
(3.7.2d)The front service brakes imbalance during their application is at 22%.
(3.7.2e)The front service brakes rate of decrease during their reducing mode are at 19%.
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.18mm
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.86mm
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer at the flange has a slight leak
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
All road wheels have trims fitted
Items on the interior mirror should not be fitted
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when the foot brake is applied
The offside front indicator colour is slightly deteriorated
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted
nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting
(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps fitted to do not operate when the foot brake is applied,it could be that they are not connected,or they are require a repair service
(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted
(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service,it appears that the blade is ready for renewal
(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting
SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT
SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS
SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD
(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps fitted to do not operate when the foot brake is applied,it could be that they are not connected,or they are require a repair service
(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted
(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service,it appears that the blade is ready for renewal
(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT
SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS
SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD
(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit
(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit
(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 33%
(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit
(7.1.1a)The centre silencer case is deteriorating
(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorated
(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer support mounting is deteriorating
(7.1.2a)The centre silencer has a slight leak present
(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit
(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit
(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 33%
(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit
(7.1.1a)The centre silencer case is deteriorating
(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorated
(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer support mounting is deteriorating
(7.1.2a)The centre silencer has a slight leak present
(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting
(1.6B,4)The nearside driving dipped beam image break point to pointing towards the 0% limit
(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal bearings have slight free play present at right angles to the normal movement indicating some wear forming
(6.3.3b)The rear number plate does not display the British Standard requirements number which may be required for the nest mot test
(7.1.1a)The centre and rear exhaust silencers are excessively corroded on their outer casings and may soon require renewal
96.3.3b)The front number plate does not display the British Standard requirements number which may be required for the nest mot test
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
(1.6B,4)The nearside driving dipped beam image break point to pointing towards the 0% limit
(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal bearings have slight free play present at right angles to the normal movement indicating some wear forming
(6.3.3b)The rear number plate does not display the British Standard requirements number which may be required for the nest mot test
(7.1.1a)The centre and rear exhaust silencers are excessively corroded on their outer casings and may soon require renewal
96.3.3b)The front number plate does not display the British Standard requirements number which may be required for the nest mot test
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SO54 HLE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 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 SO54 HLE, 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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SO54 HLE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2005.
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