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SP55 XWY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,412 mi
Last recorded63,412 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,412 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear wiper deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2016 63,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear wiper deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge badly scrubbed

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking / perishing 175/65/14

Offside Front Inner tyre edge badly scrubbed

Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer edge badly scrubbed

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking / perishing 175/65/14

Offside Front Inner tyre edge badly scrubbed

Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,952 miles

Nearside rear perished. (175 65 14)

Rear exhaust hanger broken off.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,952 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear perished. (175 65 14)

Rear exhaust hanger broken off.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,467 miles

Brake pads hardly visable.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers split.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,218 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,897 miles

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

front brake discs slight worn and scored

slight corrosion on front subframe and rear axle

very slight dampness at nearside outer cv boot

Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,360 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 XWY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 SP55 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

SP55 XWY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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