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SH55 XKV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,070 mi
Last recorded72,070 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,070 miles

rear exhaust hanger bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,697 miles

Central Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight leak from driveshaft oil seal

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Wiper blade torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 67,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight leak from driveshaft oil seal

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Wiper blade torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,994 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,838 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,824 miles

brake discs worn, slight corrosion

rear wiper small tear

Fail 11 Feb 2012 56,824 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake discs worn, slight corrosion

rear wiper small tear

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,340 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,586 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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SH55 XKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH55 XKV, 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 SH55 XKV registered?

SH55 XKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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