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SJ55 UYE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,384 mi
Last recorded70,384 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 UYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 68,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,969 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 66,959 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2016 13,074 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,383 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,943 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,863 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,529 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 35,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,320 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UYE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SJ55 UYE, 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 SJ55 UYE registered?

SJ55 UYE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ55 UYE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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