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SY05 XRV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,433 mi
Last recorded70,433 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,433 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded by mounting bracket

Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,424 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded by mounting bracket

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,429 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,268 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 41,814 miles

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

engine management warning lamp staying on,indicating a fault

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,586 miles

Eml light on.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 30,586 miles

Eml light on.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,444 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 17,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY05 XRV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY05 XRV, 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 SY05 XRV registered?

SY05 XRV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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