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SA55 GWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,401 mi
Last recorded81,401 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 GWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,401 miles

Exhaust mounting defective the flange between front pipe and centre pipe very thin,badly corroded will need changing very soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 81,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section at rear end adjacent to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section at rear end adjacent to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective the flange between front pipe and centre pipe very thin,badly corroded will need changing very soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,813 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,808 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 72,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,001 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 56,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,134 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 44,114 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 40,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,770 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,370 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 31,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 28,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,295 miles

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

front discs coroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,824 miles

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

O/S/R Bump stop missing

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

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,519 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 GWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SA55 GWJ, 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 SA55 GWJ registered?

SA55 GWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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