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SO54 UAL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

59,467 mi
Last recorded59,467 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 UAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,467 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both of (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both of (5.2.3 (d) (i))

whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2018 58,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both of (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both of (5.2.3 (d) (i))

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 55,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,595 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 49,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 43,746 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage not yet to cord

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 37,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 29,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,324 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,764 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,764 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,394 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 13,225 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 10,663 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 10,663 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,775 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 8,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear reg slightly deteriorated

all wipers torn

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

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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SO54 UAL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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