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SO54 SOU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,744 mi
Last recorded26,744 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 SOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,744 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 26,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,863 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 20,484 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,484 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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SO54 SOU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO54 SOU, 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 SO54 SOU registered?

SO54 SOU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is SO54 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 SOU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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