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SV55 FNL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,822 mi
Last recorded76,822 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 FNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 76,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,756 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & under inflated at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust support bracket tied up with wire

Fail 30 Nov 2017 71,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 71,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both headlamp has condensation

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

inner surfaces of both front brake discs rusty

slight drag on nearside front brake

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre getting worn at outer edge(2mm)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 51,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bolt missing from exhaust front mounting bracket but exhaust still adequately supported

nearside rear tyre getting worn at outer edge(2mm)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,450 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting quite worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 30,023 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,703 miles

sidewall of both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Nov 2008 15,703 miles

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

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

sidewall of both front tyres slightly perished

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 FNL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FNL, 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 FNL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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