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MK55 XLG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,259 mi
Last recorded63,259 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,776 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,086 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 58,545 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 58,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,613 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,613 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,757 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 43,757 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,334 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,325 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 31,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,420 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,965 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,873 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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MK55 XLG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK55 XLG, 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 MK55 XLG registered?

MK55 XLG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is MK55 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 XLG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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