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SA55 LXX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,308 mi
Last recorded108,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 LXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 108,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 102,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,255 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 94,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,564 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 27 Jan 2018 81,281 miles

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,837 miles

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 20 Jan 2016 68,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,222 miles

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,569 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,246 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,585 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 29,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,047 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 21,981 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 14,155 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 LXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA55 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

SA55 LXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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