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SK55 GDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,721 mi
Last recorded87,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 GDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,703 miles

Both sides outer sills are corroded and feel soft

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front (cat) and center exhaust system is deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 81,703 miles

Both sides outer sills are corroded and feel soft

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front (cat) and center exhaust system is deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,548 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,548 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers on wheels/unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts

exhaust corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jul 2016 66,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers on wheels/unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts

exhaust corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust corroded

one exhaust bracket snapped but system still secure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

covers on wheels (unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,460 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 44,460 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,901 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,698 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,491 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 26,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,158 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 21,158 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 21,053 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 15,958 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 GDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDJ, 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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SK55 GDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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