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SK55 GFE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 101,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 89,842 miles

both rear outer sills welded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded

both rear outer sills welded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 89,838 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake discs corroded

both rear outer sills welded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,653 miles

n/s/f outter cv boot secure but heavly covered in grease

outter sills heavly welded/ sealed / painted at time off resit

Fail 30 Aug 2021 85,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,401 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 81,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,177 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,632 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 72,632 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,484 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rear corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 67,480 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both front white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,165 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 63,163 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,720 miles

front fog lamps inop

rear wiper faulty

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,245 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,243 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 28,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 GFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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