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SG55 XOM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,803 mi
Last recorded158,803 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 158,803 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

noise from engine

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge but not cut as deep

Pass 4 May 2017 103,323 miles

front number plate getting poor

Fail 3 May 2017 103,319 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

front number plate getting poor

Pass 3 May 2016 95,773 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 95,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,927 miles

rear exhaust silencer outter casing corroded

slight play in n/s front rack arm

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,204 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,752 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake discs pitted

frt brakes binding

frt wipers split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,389 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,389 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,681 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,648 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 44,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XOM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XOM, 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 XOM registered?

SG55 XOM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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