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SW55 CJO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,562 mi
Last recorded71,562 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 CJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 71,562 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and Offside Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,642 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noise

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noise

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,710 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,143 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 63,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,057 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 53,365 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 53,365 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,164 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 38,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,898 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 26,730 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,380 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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SW55 CJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW55 CJO, 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 SW55 CJO registered?

SW55 CJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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