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CX55 SZK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,503 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess RADIATOR BRACKET (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear WIPER NOT CLEARING

Pass 7 May 2025 84,451 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 84,447 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2024 82,956 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 82,949 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 81,481 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 81,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 79,933 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing or drive shaft bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 77,802 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 77,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,969 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,635 miles

Central Front Engine Cover Fitted

Central Slight Corrosion In Places

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,934 miles

Oil leak around gearbox

Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Oil leak around gearbox

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front discs slightly worn

advise front tyres starting to perrished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,150 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 50,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,619 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 44,619 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,205 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 SZK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

CX55 SZK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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