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SP55 JWM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,685 mi
Last recorded62,685 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 JWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,685 miles

Front exhaust joint corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,447 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 57,447 miles

Brake performance not tested Nearside rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 54,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,615 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,615 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)

Oil leak

both front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,754 miles

exhaust back box strap snaped

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket broken

osr and nsr tyres worn at outer edges.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,073 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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SP55 JWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP55 JWM, 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 SP55 JWM registered?

SP55 JWM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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