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SB55 ZXA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,062 mi
Last recorded67,062 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 ZXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,062 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 67,056 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,668 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 63,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,123 miles

Advise 1st skin on exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2016 57,123 miles

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

Advise 1st skin on exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,231 miles

first skin of exhaust has come away but ok for test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,465 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking around edge, no cords exposed

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2013 37,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking around edge, no cords exposed

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2012 25,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 25,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,547 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,394 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 12,394 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 10,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 8,409 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 ZXA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB55 ZXA, 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 ZXA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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