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SY55 WSX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,986 mi
Last recorded54,986 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 WSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,986 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 54,984 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,430 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 54,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,920 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,817 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 44,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 42,623 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,363 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,363 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,419 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WSX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

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

Is SY55 WSX safe to buy?

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