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GK55 SXC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 146,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N.S & O.S (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 131,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 131,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 112,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,812 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 96,812 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 93,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

off side front seat belt stalk tempramental

Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

off side front seat belt stalk tempramental

Pass 6 Aug 2016 80,895 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 80,895 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front indicators discoloured

rear exhaust corroded

washers poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2014 50,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 50,953 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,151 miles

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,389 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,117 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall not to cord

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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GK55 SXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK55 SXC, 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 GK55 SXC registered?

GK55 SXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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