MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak from radiator
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint between centre section and rear silencer (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust joint slack between centre section and rear silencer (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak from radiator
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front mount on rear silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre under inflated
offside registration plat lamp bulb dull
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre under inflated
offside registration plat lamp bulb dull
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
oil leak at o/s of engine
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
oil leak at o/s of engine
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt badly damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV55 FHT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SV55 FHT, 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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SV55 FHT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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