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SX54 EHO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,140 mi
Last recorded88,140 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX54 EHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,140 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,410 miles

osf outer cv boot leaking slightly

slight play in ns steering rack arm

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 68,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,183 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear sidewall cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front sidewall cracking

Offside Rear sidewall cracking

Rear rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,183 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall cracking

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front sidewall cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear sidewall cracking

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,645 miles

general corrosion underside of vehicle

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight oil leak

sump corroded

surface corrosion front to back rigid brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2016 50,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general corrosion underside of vehicle

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight oil leak

sump corroded

surface corrosion front to back rigid brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,351 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,707 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror glass missing

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,983 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch high biting point

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,181 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 32,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf head light condensated

Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,021 miles

o/s/f headlight condinsated

Fail 12 Feb 2010 26,021 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f headlight condinsated

Fail 11 Feb 2009 20,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,252 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,249 miles

Rear wiper torn

Fail 13 Feb 2008 14,249 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wiper torn

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 EHO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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