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CX55 SYV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,425 mi
Last recorded84,425 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,425 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 84,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,657 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,445 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,445 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,293 miles

Slight play felt in offside front steering and suspension joints

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,585 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,068 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 SYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX55 SYV, 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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CX55 SYV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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