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SJ55 BKE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,883 mi
Last recorded63,883 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 BKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,883 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 63,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,438 miles

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

click from n/s front when driven not play found on mot pos drive shaft or engine mount

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,279 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 2 Aug 2016 51,273 miles

Stop lamp not working none - switch is faulty (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,951 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion inner face

oil leak

osr tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,297 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 36,293 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BAD ON OUTERWALLS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,848 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 32,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,899 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 28,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,254 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,517 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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SJ55 BKE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SJ55 BKE, 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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SJ55 BKE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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