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SM55 RTO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,365 mi
Last recorded122,365 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 RTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 122,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,261 miles

oil around engine

Fail 3 Oct 2014 48,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil around engine

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,138 miles

Oil leak

damage to bodywork

heavy condensation in nearside headlamp

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2013 42,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

damage to bodywork

heavy condensation in nearside headlamp

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,393 miles

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

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

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

damage to bodywork

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,859 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,782 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 27,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,794 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SM55 RTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM55 RTO, 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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SM55 RTO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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