MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake performance requirements only just met
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Underbody surface rust (rear)
both sides front discs are slightly rusty, n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn, n/s/f CV gaitor slightly deteriorated, both sides front wishbone bushes (outer) slightly worn, n/s/r wheel is slightly binding
both sides front side repeaters slightly discoloured, handbrake travel high, o/s/f side mirror is covered with tape, both sides rear springs slightly corroded, front anti-roll bar slightly corroded
handbrake efficiency was 17% in initial test , only jus met limit . may require adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sides front discs are slightly rusty, n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn, n/s/f CV gaitor slightly deteriorated, both sides front wishbone bushes (outer) slightly worn, n/s/r wheel is slightly binding
both sides front side repeaters slightly discoloured, handbrake travel high, o/s/f side mirror is covered with tape, both sides rear springs slightly corroded, front anti-roll bar slightly corroded
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear high level brake light not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
rear high level brake light not working
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear wiper blade torn
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear wiper blade torn
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA55 ZXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 ZXX, 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 ZXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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