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SA55 DVT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,964 mi
Last recorded85,964 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 DVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower bottom ball joint boot starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside middle outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel flat ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres badly cracked on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 85,939 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside rear tyres have various cords shown, chalked in a few areas that are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower bottom ball joint boot starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside middle outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare wheel flat ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres badly cracked on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,644 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,196 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,235 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,235 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,744 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,899 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,317 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 38,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,530 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 29,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,843 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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SA55 DVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA55 DVT, 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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SA55 DVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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