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SA55 ZLU

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,865 mi
Last recorded73,865 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 73,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Oil leak Driveshaft ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 May 2017 70,174 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 70,165 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,354 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 61,651 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 57,459 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 57,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,355 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 52,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,432 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,240 miles

front discs slight worn

knocking from front anti rollbar linkages n/s/f and o/s/f, no play at all,possible dry balljoints in linkages

o/s/f wiper blade torn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,903 miles

front brake discs slight worn and slight corrosion on o/s/f disc outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,815 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 ZLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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