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SJ55 XWO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,250 mi
Last recorded84,250 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 XWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 84,250 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sill panels have been repaired and covered

steering operation is slightly heavy to nearside

Fail 18 May 2020 84,247 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sill panels have been repaired and covered

steering operation is slightly heavy to nearside

Pass 21 Sep 2019 82,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 76,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,566 miles

EM light on

Pass 26 May 2014 59,421 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,681 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,160 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers torn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from exhaust centre section

Fail 16 Jul 2012 47,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers torn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from exhaust centre section

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,469 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs worn and pitted.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 42,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs worn and pitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,503 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 30,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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SJ55 XWO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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