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SD55 UKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,699 mi
Last recorded83,699 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 UKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,699 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front grill insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,391 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front grill insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,736 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 71,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

coil spring inappropriately repaired spring missing (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 70,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.65mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,014 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 57,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,434 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 36,434 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,188 miles

all four tyres have cracking in sidewalls

Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,969 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,708 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 UKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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