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SX54 AOR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,658 mi
Last recorded127,658 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX54 AOR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,658 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 127,647 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 101,606 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 101,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,080 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 98,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 79,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,838 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,487 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 59,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,863 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 52,856 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Dec 2012 51,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,444 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,444 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,242 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,385 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 6,854 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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SX54 AOR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SX54 AOR, 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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SX54 AOR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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