MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,575 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o\s and n\s (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n\s anti roll bar link arm slightly
n\s rear outer sill corroding
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension mounting point [inner wing] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
n/s/f anti roll bar dust cover poor
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge on limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
some play in n/s/f ball joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Drive belt cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight engine oil leak at sump
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
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SY55 SXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?
SY55 SXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.
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