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SY55 TZK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,316 mi
Last recorded117,316 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 TZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 117,316 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 117,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has cut on sidewall (not down to fabric)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2016 102,573 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,393 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 90,393 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,491 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,323 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer rusty at support band

slight wear on front brake discs inner surface

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,323 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer rusty at support band

slight wear on front brake discs inner surface

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sills have covers on

Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sills have covers on

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,963 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 TZK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TZK, 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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SY55 TZK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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