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VE54 UFZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,369 mi
Last recorded67,369 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,369 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,839 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 63,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 56,412 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 56,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 54,281 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

n/s & o/s/f tyres perished on sidewalls & tread area.

Fail 17 Dec 2016 54,281 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

n/s & o/s/f tyres perished on sidewalls & tread area.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 51,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,065 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,582 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,368 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,561 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,274 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,526 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 UFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

VE54 UFZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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