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SV54 FXX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,367 mi
Last recorded98,367 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 FXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes in various locations (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake only just meets required standard

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 98,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes in various locations (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake only just meets required standard

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,163 miles

All under vehicle brake pipes coated with under body protection

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Towbar socket (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 97,163 miles

All under vehicle brake pipes coated with under body protection

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Towbar socket (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,432 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded in places.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 84,431 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted abs pump (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust system slightly corroded in places.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,158 miles

n/s/f disc badly pitted

Fail 23 Jan 2013 57,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f disc badly pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,553 miles

steering rack corroded between rack and motor

Fail 30 Jan 2012 50,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

steering rack corroded between rack and motor

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,284 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,552 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 35,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 29,565 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 20,756 miles

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

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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SV54 FXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV54 FXX, 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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SV54 FXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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