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SY55 WRE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,334 mi
Last recorded128,334 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 WRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 128,334 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 110,075 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 106,496 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,496 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 106,463 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,230 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,781 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 93,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,820 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,951 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WRE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY55 WRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY55 WRE registered?

SY55 WRE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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