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SH55 OWR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,641 mi
Last recorded60,641 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 OWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2012 60,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,561 miles

NOTED SLIGHT FREEPLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

RUBBER BOOT SPLIT ON NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NOTED SLIGHT FREEPLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

RUBBER BOOT SPLIT ON NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

SMALL LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST JOIN

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,389 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,701 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,701 miles

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

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

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)

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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SH55 OWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH55 OWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH55 OWR registered?

SH55 OWR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is SH55 OWR safe to buy?

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