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MK55 XLS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,006 mi
Last recorded71,006 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer tread 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Sep 2020 71,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer tread 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,977 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 68,977 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,452 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,452 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 63,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre INNER SIDEWALL ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 63,418 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre INNER SIDEWALL ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,457 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,792 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,463 miles

advise nearside mirror glass

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,153 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,885 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight split n/s wiper

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,407 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 XLS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XLS, 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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MK55 XLS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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