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SV55 OMX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,155 mi
Last recorded44,155 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,155 miles

engine sump corroded

front subframe/suspension components surface corroded

front/rear flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear axle/suspension components/mount areas surface corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,673 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 43,673 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 42,270 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,661 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 12 Aug 2016 37,450 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 31,690 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres splitting due to age

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,690 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting due to age

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,675 miles

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

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

all four tyres side walls detiriating.

exhaust rear clamp corroded but still secure.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,210 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

front discs rusty

n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,523 miles

front brake disc worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 5,520 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 OMX 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 81.3%.

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 OMX, 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 OMX registered?

SV55 OMX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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