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PO55 XRL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,509 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust box strap corrded

rear exhaust montin bracket weak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust montin bracket weak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,374 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

oil leak around front crank pulley

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,060 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,761 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,273 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 XRL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PO55 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

PO55 XRL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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