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SA55 ZLV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,644 mi
Last recorded134,644 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 134,644 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,452 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear brakes would benefit from adjustment

headlamp lenses in poor condition

minor under body corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,211 miles

Advanced under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 128,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure, no longer preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advanced under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 118,899 miles

scratch in screen on offside but not affecting drivers view

Fail 2 Feb 2018 118,898 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

scratch in screen on offside but not affecting drivers view

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,298 miles

rear wiper missing

Front both sides brakes binding on slightly

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 104,298 miles

Front both sides brakes binding on slightly

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper missing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,405 miles

exhaust heat shield inscure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Nov 2015 100,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

exhaust heat shield inscure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,910 miles

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 92,910 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded and broken

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,068 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 72,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,208 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 ZLV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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