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S55 EWR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,975 mi
Last recorded94,975 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 EWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,642 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,779 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,783 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear Silencer has been repaired

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,601 miles

Front wiperblades deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust corroded and broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,170 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 22,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,915 miles

front wiper blades split

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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S55 EWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 S55 EWR, 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 S55 EWR registered?

S55 EWR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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