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SG55 PXB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 PXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 93,842 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 93,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,221 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 79,069 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 78,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 73,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,107 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 66,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 63,425 miles

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

abs light flashers on sometimes

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,263 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 60,261 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,735 miles

bonnet stay broken

front discs badly corroding and pads look low

n/s/f drop link dust cover split

play in o/s of rack

rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Feb 2016 57,735 miles

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

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

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

bonnet stay broken

front discs badly corroding and pads look low

n/s/f drop link dust cover split

play in o/s of rack

rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,372 miles

rear exhaust deteriated and slighty blowing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,355 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,677 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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SG55 PXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG55 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

SG55 PXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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