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SP55 MSO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,090 mi
Last recorded22,090 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,090 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 22,087 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch stiff when closing (3.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 15,269 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 15,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip,zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,752 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,291 miles

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

both rears & o/s/f tyres perishing on s.walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,909 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 13,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,310 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,185 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 11,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 8,951 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 7,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,406 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 MSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 SP55 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

SP55 MSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is SP55 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 MSO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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