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SC54 XKN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,914 mi
Last recorded88,914 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 XKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,914 miles

coolant level below min level. leak at radiator

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2013 88,914 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level below min level. leak at radiator

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,191 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,213 miles

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

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,212 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,485 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 69,485 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,068 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,068 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,849 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 XKN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SC54 XKN, 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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What year was SC54 XKN registered?

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

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