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SO55 JVU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,246 mi
Last recorded39,246 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 39,246 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 39,246 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 36,494 miles

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

rear exhaust strap poor repair

Pass 15 May 2015 30,869 miles

exhaust rear hanger broken

Fail 15 May 2015 30,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear hanger broken

Fail 7 Apr 2014 24,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,174 miles

near side frount tyre perished

near side rear tyre perished

off side frount tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,337 miles

both front tyres sidwall cracking and getting low

both rear tryes sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,046 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,350 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 16,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JVU 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 71.4%.

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 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 JVU registered?

SO55 JVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is SO55 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 JVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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