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SD55 LHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 LHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,649 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,649 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,060 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight movement n/s front lower ball joint

Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,618 miles

(Serv) Malfunction warning lamp on

Front (gearbox) Exhaust mounting broken

N/s headlamp aim not tested

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight noise when rear wheels rotated

Fail 9 Jul 2014 64,618 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

(Serv) Malfunction warning lamp on

Front (gearbox) Exhaust mounting broken

N/s headlamp aim not tested

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight noise when rear wheels rotated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,012 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,012 miles

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

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

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

heat sheild loose

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,407 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,028 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 32,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,874 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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SD55 LHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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