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SG55 XTM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,481 mi
Last recorded143,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 143,481 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 27 Jun 2018 143,471 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake Hose Insecure

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 140,437 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 133,694 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 133,694 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions offside and nearside (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 122,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

backbox strap broken

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,555 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 114,555 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 103,905 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 103,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,500 miles

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

outer cover rear silencer slightly coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,769 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,095 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 XTM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

SG55 XTM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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