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CE55 XCL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,647 mi
Last recorded84,647 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,515 miles

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

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

slight blow at centre exhaust box

Fail 21 Oct 2016 73,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight blow at centre exhaust box

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,331 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,917 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,924 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 31,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 19,480 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 6 Sep 2010 19,480 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,507 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 4,256 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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CE55 XCL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE55 XCL, 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 CE55 XCL registered?

CE55 XCL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2005.

Is CE55 XCL safe to buy?

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