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ST54 XCA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,577 mi
Last recorded111,577 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 XCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 111,577 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside door mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached Bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,743 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 109,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 107,236 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,921 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,921 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 101,404 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 101,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,800 miles

front tyres worn smooth on edges close to limit at time of test

nearside windscreen damaged not materially affecting view to the front at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,800 miles

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

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

front tyres worn smooth on edges close to limit at time of test

nearside windscreen damaged not materially affecting view to the front at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet leaver handle insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2016 82,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet leaver handle insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,091 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,857 miles

rear exhaust box badly corrded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,497 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,667 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 30,702 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,362 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,637 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 16,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre sidewall damage

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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ST54 XCA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ST54 XCA, 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 ST54 XCA registered?

ST54 XCA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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