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SO55 JWD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,341 mi
Last recorded87,341 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 JWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 87,341 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 87,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,100 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 78,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,358 miles

n/s headlamp adjuster inop

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,606 miles

Centre Seatbelt Missing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 18,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,988 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,104 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,325 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,163 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 JWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO55 JWD, 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 JWD registered?

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

Is SO55 JWD safe to buy?

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