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SY55 MXE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,484 mi
Last recorded87,484 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 MXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,484 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Missing

All Rear Suspension Corroded

Bonnet Handle Insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres Low On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel Arch Damaged - No Sharp Edges

Fail 7 Jul 2023 87,484 miles

All Rear Suspension Corroded

Bonnet Handle Insecure

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade Missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres Low On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel Arch Damaged - No Sharp Edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 68,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet release handle insecure

both front brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 19 Mar 2022 68,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

bonnet release handle insecure

both front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,989 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 64,062 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 64,062 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,271 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 56,270 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,055 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 48,055 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,314 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 40,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,377 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 26,021 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,021 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,116 miles

all tyres perishing.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 23,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 19,944 miles

nsf tyre side wall slightly damaged

rusty osr upper exhaust back box

Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,085 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,814 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 10,811 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,966 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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SY55 MXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY55 MXE, 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 SY55 MXE registered?

SY55 MXE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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