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PO55 XLM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 XLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sump corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 106,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sump corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,199 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 103,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,900 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around bottom of gearbox covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 98,900 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around bottom of gearbox covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,658 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 86,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,341 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 74,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,373 miles

Nearside Front seat belt not checked due to child seat installed.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 64,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front seat belt not checked due to child seat installed.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,015 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 510,112 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On the inside bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 44,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed The tyre is also out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked continuously round the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On the inside bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres slightly cracked in treads

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,569 miles

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

Cracking in rear tyres

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,763 miles

rear box poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2014 24,763 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear box poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,412 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 7,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 6,078 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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PO55 XLM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PO55 XLM, 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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PO55 XLM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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