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SO55 FHC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,884 mi
Last recorded67,884 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,884 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust silencer deteriorated slighty .

Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,655 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 55,632 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,024 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,396 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,295 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,991 miles

front brake pad linings are low and brake discs are excessively corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,170 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,706 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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SO55 FHC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FHC, 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 SO55 FHC registered?

SO55 FHC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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