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SF55 XEK

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,308 mi
Last recorded95,308 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 XEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 95,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

signs of welding to ns sill

slight corrosion on sills

slight leak of exhaust gasses on rear joint

slight play in front inner steering rods

Fail 22 Nov 2018 95,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH NOT CHECKED DUE TO WASHERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 88,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,726 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 87,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML light on

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,377 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 58,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,648 miles

centre stoplamp not working

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 15 Aug 2012 50,648 miles

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

centre stoplamp not working

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,937 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

play / wear in steering rack assembly [offside]

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,421 miles

both front wipers slightly split

exhaust rusty

gear box oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,961 miles

near side rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,006 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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SF55 XEK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SF55 XEK, 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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SF55 XEK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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