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CX55 SYO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,579 mi
Last recorded71,579 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,579 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 71,579 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,431 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 62,431 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,015 miles

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,015 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,015 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,059 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 45,059 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,068 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 25,579 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,904 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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CX55 SYO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 CX55 SYO, 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 CX55 SYO registered?

CX55 SYO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is CX55 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 SYO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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