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SP55 UMB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,346 mi
Last recorded72,346 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,346 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 72,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake sticking very slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2014 52,185 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake sticking very slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2013 45,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2012 30,032 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,131 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 22,131 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs inner surfaces heavily corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,103 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,510 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,890 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 UMB 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 69.2%.

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 SP55 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

SP55 UMB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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