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SD55 EKF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 EKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,576 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 85,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer minor split and (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly condensed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly condensed (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 79,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer minor split and (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly condensed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly condensed (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,766 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 74,766 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly condensed (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has slight distortion

there is different ratio tyres fitted between the front and rear axles

Fail 14 Mar 2017 70,494 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens holed showing white light to rear (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has slight distortion

there is different ratio tyres fitted between the front and rear axles

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,765 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,828 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 47,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,870 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 41,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,871 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,871 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,393 miles

both front tyres2.5/3.0mm

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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SD55 EKF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD55 EKF, 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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SD55 EKF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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