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CX55 SYZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,893 mi
Last recorded66,893 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 66,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 63,259 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2019 63,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 60,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,640 miles

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

rear exhaust corroded and rear bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Aug 2016 50,180 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 45,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,865 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,573 miles

OSR tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2010 20,573 miles

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

Both rear tyres and osf tyre slightly perished. No visible cords

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,045 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 SYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SYZ, 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 SYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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