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SO54 XHM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,588 mi
Last recorded83,588 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 XHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 83,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 70,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 57,612 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

condition of exhaust system.

nearside light lens cracked.

offside rear light lens cracked.

offside registration plate lamp lens missing.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,424 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 48,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,119 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,705 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 33,590 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,959 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 24,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XHM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

SO54 XHM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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