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SV55 EWF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,968 mi
Last recorded47,968 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 EWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 47,968 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear tyres worn

various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 47,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Also fouling on other wiper on some swipes (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear tyres worn

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 37,677 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal spongey

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure - evidence of wheel rubbing

Offside Front Brake lacking in operation - Only just met requirements

Various sus corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 37,663 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both rearmost hangers broken - Exhaust resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal spongey - Still met requirements

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure - evidence of wheel rubbing

Offside Front Brake lacking in operation - Only just met requirements

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 27,091 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2022 27,068 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,242 miles

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

Front Tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,094 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 23,094 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 20,438 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,414 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,144 miles

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

n/s steering rack end bush worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,233 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 9,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 7,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,955 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 3,237 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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SV55 EWF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV55 EWF, 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 SV55 EWF registered?

SV55 EWF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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