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SV54 GDU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,691 mi
Last recorded62,691 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 GDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2015 62,690 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside headlamp misted

offside rear wheel bearing not properly tested as brake binding

parking brake performance low on offside rear

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tubeless valves perished

exhaust front mounting bracket rusted and broken

nearside wiper torn slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tubeless valves perished

exhaust front mounting bracket rusted and broken

nearside wiper torn slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,947 miles

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded and detached but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,364 miles

o/s/f disc badly pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2011 33,364 miles

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

o/s/f disc badly pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,311 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 29,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,562 miles

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

oil leak at O/S of engine

Fail 23 Feb 2009 24,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak at O/S of engine

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,392 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)

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 GDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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