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VE54 HTD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 85,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhuast heat shield not fully secure but not likely to become detached

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective properties (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 76,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value of 1.92 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective properties (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,631 miles

slight lagging offside rear brake

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,457 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,966 miles

rear coil springs corroded

wear and slight pitting front discs

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 63,143 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,942 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

roughness nearside front top mounting

Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,716 miles

deterioration on exhaust rear box

play in nearside front drop link ball joint

rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,162 miles

Exhaust rear box is rusty

Items removed from drivers view

Roughness in N/S/F strut top

Fail 7 Jan 2014 50,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from drivers view

Exhaust rear box is rusty

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

High brake light not working

Roughness in N/S/F strut top

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,340 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes partially binding

Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,148 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,537 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,158 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,158 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,391 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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VE54 HTD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTD, 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 VE54 HTD registered?

VE54 HTD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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