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SM55 UYC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,323 mi
Last recorded103,323 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 UYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge , centre tread 2.5 mm , 185 60 15 84H budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner pleat split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre shoulders starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes starting to split, no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres scrubbing worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,936 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edge scrubing tyres, nst low inner edge , 185 60 15 84H budget (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 97,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edge scrubing tyres, nst low inner edge , 185 60 15 84H budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,331 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 93,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,676 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 9 Oct 2017 89,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,255 miles

1x rear silencer support bracket snapped off

Both front tyres worn bald inner edges

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1x rear silencer support bracket snapped off

Both front tyres worn bald inner edges

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,116 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 74,116 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,226 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Oct 2014 67,226 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,329 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,255 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,152 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 33,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,647 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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SM55 UYC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SM55 UYC, 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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What year was SM55 UYC registered?

SM55 UYC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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