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SP55 ZBW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

119,348 mi
Last recorded119,348 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,348 miles

Exhaust system thin

Fail 20 Sep 2013 119,177 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system thin

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,073 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link top boot loose

Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link top boot loose

Fail 23 Sep 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,657 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,371 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 ZBW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

SP55 ZBW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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