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S90 SXY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 SXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 103,501 miles

bonnet cable is sticking

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 103,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet cable is sticking

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 89,984 miles

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

bonnet cable is sticking

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 22 May 2017 89,984 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet cable is sticking

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 9 May 2016 78,089 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 78,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre is bald on the inside and outside edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,258 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 63,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,595 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,218 miles

Advise all wiper blades split.

Advise rear suspension bump stops incomplete.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,573 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 30,945 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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S90 SXY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S90 SXY, 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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S90 SXY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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