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SJ55 YFD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,345 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,433 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,440 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,540 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,667 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,449 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 YFD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJ55 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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