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SK55 JWA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,919 mi
Last recorded115,919 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 JWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,919 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 115,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,831 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S DOOR AND SILL

MARKS ON SCREEN

Fail 13 Jul 2015 108,823 miles

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

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

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

DAMAGE TO O/S DOOR AND SILL

MARKS ON SCREEN

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,155 miles

light damage to ns windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2014 104,155 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

light damage to ns windscreen

oil sump porous

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,007 miles

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

OSR Tyre cracked & perished (175/65/14)

Oil Leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 93,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

OSR Tyre cracked & perished (175/65/14)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,557 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front wipers smearing screen

scratches on windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,226 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 70,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,845 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,536 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 JWA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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