MOT Status
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130,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill area corroded within 30 cm of a seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive park brake travel (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arms - front and rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear lamp reflector slight damage.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre splitting and cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear lamp reflector slight damage.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.
Middle silencer outer skin peeling and corroded.
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan heavily corroded and has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive Lower radiator tank has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan heavily corroded and has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of brake discs corroded. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Rear lamp has slight damage (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp has condensation to inside of lens. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F headlamp deteriorated but light output not severley reduced
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust deteriorated
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CX55 XEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 XEJ, 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 XEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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