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VE54 UGH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,879 mi
Last recorded29,879 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 29,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 28,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrossion on rear axle

Fail 21 Sep 2020 28,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrossion on rear axle

Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,990 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,055 miles

front coil springs turning in seats

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2018 26,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs turning in seats

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,577 miles

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Fail 6 Mar 2017 22,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,947 miles

both front hubs corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,273 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,746 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 6,709 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 UGH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UGH, 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 UGH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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