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SO54 XFY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,923 mi
Last recorded94,923 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 XFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 94,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Free-play in steering rack n/s track rod inner balljoint

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,239 miles

Engine management warning light illuiminated

Free-play in steering rack n/s track rod inner balljoint

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management warning light illuiminated

Free-play in steering rack n/s track rod inner balljoint

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,909 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,964 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,990 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 41,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,798 miles

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

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

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 XFY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

SO54 XFY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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