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SJ55 XVN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,612 mi
Last recorded153,612 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 XVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 153,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 148,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 142,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 136,176 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 136,176 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 119,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion/lipp to n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

damaged/hole in n/s/r light lens/unit

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges of tread (recommend tyres)

o/s/r suspension stop missing

rear high level brake lamp inop

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 20 Sep 2013 119,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion/lipp to n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

damaged/hole in n/s/r light lens/unit

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges of tread (recommend tyres)

o/s/r suspension stop missing

rear high level brake lamp inop

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,478 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,768 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 XVN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

SJ55 XVN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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