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MT55 SZF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,245 mi
Last recorded55,245 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 SZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,803 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 46,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,752 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,288 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,868 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 548,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,637 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 24,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,235 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,397 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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MT55 SZF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 MT55 SZF, 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 MT55 SZF registered?

MT55 SZF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is MT55 SZF safe to buy?

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