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SG55 PVX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,056 mi
Last recorded120,056 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 PVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,056 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 120,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 107,985 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 22 Jul 2016 96,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,259 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,487 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear park brake efforts low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,991 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,989 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,714 miles

nsr brake binding

slight play in osf anti roll bar link

Fail 13 Oct 2010 46,714 miles

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

nsr brake binding

slight play in osf anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,300 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,763 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 15,763 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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SG55 PVX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG55 PVX, 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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What year was SG55 PVX registered?

SG55 PVX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is SG55 PVX safe to buy?

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