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SK55 JTO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,266 mi
Last recorded84,266 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,266 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure but bonnet still opens.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 84,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release handle insecure but bonnet still opens.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,146 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,706 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre exhaust system outer case broken

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,157 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front wiper blade Damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,177 miles

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,749 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 31,302 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

coolant leak - rear of engine

o/s wiper torn

stickers on screen n/s and into zone b

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,302 miles

coolant leak - rear of engine

o/s wiper torn

stickers on screen n/s and into zone b

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,604 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,604 miles

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

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 JTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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