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SO54 XGE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,010 mi
Last recorded83,010 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,010 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,941 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting broken

high level brake light not working

rewar exhuast corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,981 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 60,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,937 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 7,769 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

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 XGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO54 XGE, 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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SO54 XGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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