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SB55 ZWR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,225 mi
Last recorded63,225 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 ZWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,225 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 51,097 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 51,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 42,674 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 33,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres badly perished and close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 14 Jan 2016 30,966 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,561 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 25,561 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,401 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 23,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,137 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 20,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 14,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,757 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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SB55 ZWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB55 ZWR, 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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SB55 ZWR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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