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SO55 FSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,952 mi
Last recorded82,952 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,952 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,480 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 66,162 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 59,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,107 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 57,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,647 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 51,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,345 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,098 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,472 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,297 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,799 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 FSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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