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SD55 EKU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,998 mi
Last recorded68,998 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 EKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,998 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 12 Jul 2018 68,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,833 miles

rear exhaust silencer damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,833 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2016 50,670 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR AND LIPPING AROUND EDGES

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 18 Jul 2015 41,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 40,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,051 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,545 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 22,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,137 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,808 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 13,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EKU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD55 EKU registered?

SD55 EKU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is SD55 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 EKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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