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SXI 4562

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,883 mi
Last recorded93,883 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 4562
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 93,883 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 93,877 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,394 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,692 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 87,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,127 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 86,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,298 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,217 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,747 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,769 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 60,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,247 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle has damage to rear end but does not effect any testable item

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,942 miles

vehicle has damage to rear end but does not effect any testable item

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,512 miles

nearside front and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retracted

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 52,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,151 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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SXI 4562 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 SXI 4562, 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 SXI 4562 registered?

SXI 4562 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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