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SP55 MVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,707 mi
Last recorded32,707 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 32,707 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corrodded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 32,674 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced middle too rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corrodded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 26,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,576 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,582 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Oct 2021 25,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2020 24,106 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 24,106 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 21,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 21,339 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 19,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 19,020 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 18,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,405 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 16,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 12,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 10,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 8,217 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 MVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MVJ, 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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SP55 MVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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