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SO55 DTV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,928 mi
Last recorded92,928 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 DTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 92,928 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion staring to develop on underside of vehicle

corrosion developing on rear of offside and nearside rear outer sills

corrosion starting to build up on outer edges of both front brake discs

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 May 2018 87,753 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation build up inside nearside headlight

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit and tread area cracked

slight oil leak around engine bay

Fail 3 May 2018 87,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation build up inside nearside headlight

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit and tread area cracked

slight oil leak around engine bay

Pass 5 May 2017 82,114 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 77,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,327 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,223 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,438 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 50,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded and worn

rear number plate security

rear silencer -outer skin corroded

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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SO55 DTV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SO55 DTV, 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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SO55 DTV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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