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SX54 EHR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,753 mi
Last recorded121,753 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX54 EHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,753 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,695 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 118,308 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 118,239 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,879 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,879 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lamp covers for number plate lights missing(both)

warning light on dash

Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Lense covers missing from both rear number plate lamps

M.I.L Warning lamp illuminated

Oil leak gearbox area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Lense covers missing from both rear number plate lamps

M.I.L Warning lamp illuminated

Oil leak gearbox area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front seat-belt slow to retract

Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside front seat-belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,116 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,873 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,694 miles

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

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 EHR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EHR, 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 EHR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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