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VA54 FOT

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 FOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,889 miles

rear silencer getting corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 75,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer getting corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 72,094 miles

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

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

all four tyres nearing 2mm warning bars

both front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 18 Jan 2018 72,094 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front damage to bumper/wing and headlamp area

all four tyres nearing 2mm warning bars

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,116 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 62,116 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 57,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,135 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,318 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 52,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,444 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 37,443 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 33,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,494 miles

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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VA54 FOT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VA54 FOT, 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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VA54 FOT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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