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SD55 LHV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,824 mi
Last recorded84,824 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 LHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2024 84,824 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 74,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 63,891 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,380 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 56,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 53,771 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 53,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 48,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Jul 2019 48,505 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,096 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,769 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly & has a slightly lazy application when efficiency tested

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

Pass 4 May 2016 44,571 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 44,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 41,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 39,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,325 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,336 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,414 miles

Nearside rear brake bleed nipple broken

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,672 miles

bonnet release handle loose

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 LHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHV, 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 LHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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