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SX54 APK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,527 mi
Last recorded105,527 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX54 APK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 105,527 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 105,363 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,392 miles

Oil leak

luggage compartment full of personal effects.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2015 96,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

luggage compartment full of personal effects.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,105 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 88,105 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,214 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,214 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,693 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 76,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,900 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Feb 2011 60,900 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,987 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,787 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,065 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 APK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 APK, 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 APK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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