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SA55 ZXT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,812 mi
Last recorded66,812 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 66,812 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 64,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 64,705 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,148 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,311 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,586 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 47,586 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,650 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,136 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 33,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,996 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 29,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,525 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 26,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,528 miles

2 rear tyres side wall slight cracks

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,786 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,827 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,896 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 11,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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 ZXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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