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VE54 HSX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,925 mi
Last recorded122,925 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,925 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

both rear number plate light lens,s are missing

engine management light stays on

front brake pads are very low

Fail 7 Nov 2017 122,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

both rear number plate light lens,s are missing

engine management light stays on

front brake pads are very low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 111,583 miles

both number plate light lens s are missing

both rear bump stop rubbers are missing

engine manegement light stays on

nearside front wishbone front bush is separating

Fail 18 Nov 2016 111,583 miles

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

both number plate light lens s are missing

both rear bump stop rubbers are missing

engine manegement light stays on

nearside front wishbone front bush is separating

Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,310 miles

both rear number plate ligh t lenses are missing

engine management light stays on

Fail 20 Nov 2015 105,310 miles

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

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

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

both rear number plate ligh t lenses are missing

engine management light stays on

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,126 miles

nearside and offside rear number plate light lenses are missing

engine mangement light stays on

nearside rear bump stop rubber is missing

rear exhaust silencer front hanger bracket is broken but exhaust is adequatly supported

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine mangement light stays on

nearside and offside rear number plate light lenses are missing

nearside rear bump stop rubber is missing

rear exhaust silencer front hanger bracket is broken but exhaust is adequatly supported

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,071 miles

eml illuminating on dash

n/s front position light dim

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly still legal at time of test

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2013 93,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

eml illuminating on dash

n/s front position light dim

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly still legal at time of test

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,155 miles

Engine Management Light On indicating system Fault

Items In Boot Restricting Access To Boot Floor

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 84,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine Management Light On indicating system Fault

Items In Boot Restricting Access To Boot Floor

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,988 miles

condensation in offside headlight

engine management light on

Fail 1 Nov 2011 74,988 miles

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

condensation in offside headlight

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,849 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 62,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,266 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 23,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,488 miles

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

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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VE54 HSX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VE54 HSX, 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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VE54 HSX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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