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SK55 GBV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,817 mi
Last recorded55,817 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 55,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded but not to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 46,256 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,323 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,052 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,085 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,146 miles

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,355 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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SK55 GBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SK55 GBV, 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 SK55 GBV registered?

SK55 GBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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