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SC54 XKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,418 mi
Last recorded103,418 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 XKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

osr inner sill

Fail 13 Jul 2020 103,249 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

osr inner sill

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,879 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 96,878 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working no brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,017 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 84,017 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,205 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,565 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Offside front headlamp condensation

Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,565 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front headlamp condensation

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,925 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,601 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 37,453 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,619 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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SC54 XKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC54 XKJ, 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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SC54 XKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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