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SV55 XCL

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,575 mi
Last recorded25,575 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,575 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 25,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,634 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,598 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 23,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 20,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,359 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 19,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,128 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,683 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,561 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 17,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,249 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 XCL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

SV55 XCL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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