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SM55 UYL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,122 mi
Last recorded42,122 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,122 miles

a rear exhaust bracket is missing but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,948 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,967 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UYL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SM55 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

SM55 UYL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is SM55 UYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 UYL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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