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SG55 XOB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,677 mi
Last recorded47,677 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 XOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 47,677 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 47,677 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2017 44,162 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2017 44,162 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Full of condensation (1.7.5a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,404 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 41,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,631 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 35,819 miles

engine sump pourous and leaking.

exhaust frontpipe/cat to gearbox bracket broken but system still has adequate support

unable to fully check centre rear seatbelt due to seat cover for dog.

Fail 18 Apr 2014 35,819 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine sump pourous and leaking.

exhaust frontpipe/cat to gearbox bracket broken but system still has adequate support

front brake discs corroded ,lipped and worn to excess

unable to fully check centre rear seatbelt due to seat cover for dog.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 28,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 24,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,919 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 19,919 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 27 Aug 2009 14,751 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,627 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 10,627 miles

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

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

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 XOB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SG55 XOB, 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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SG55 XOB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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