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PO55 XRR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,054 mi
Last recorded105,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 XRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,054 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 105,001 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 104,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle or outside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 104,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 95,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Moved parking sticker from inside swept area ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked low down (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 95,932 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Intermittent fault (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Moved parking sticker from inside swept area ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked low down (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 94,109 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 May 2018 94,092 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 89,619 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 89,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 82,487 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,034 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,034 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 72,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,722 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 57,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 55,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front lower bumper and number plate held on by tape

rad insecure

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,401 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 XRR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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