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PO55 XNB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,521 mi
Last recorded67,521 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 XNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,521 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,748 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,280 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,473 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 46,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 36,565 miles

bonnet release lever insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,359 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet release lever insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,589 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,688 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 26,688 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XNB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNB, 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 PO55 XNB registered?

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

Is PO55 XNB safe to buy?

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