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SY55 ZNE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,353 mi
Last recorded38,353 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,353 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber tearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,313 miles

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

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

Offside front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 31,775 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,795 miles

Nearside Rear brake rubbing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight blow (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 28,792 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake rubbing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight blow (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2014 25,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,621 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorating.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 23,621 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres deteriorating.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,579 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting broken.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre deteriorating.

Nearside front wing liner loose and worn.

Sump corroded and leaking.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 22,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe mounting broken.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre deteriorating.

Nearside front wing liner loose and worn.

Sump corroded and leaking.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,242 miles

Front brake discs corroding.

Offside front and both rear tyres deteriorating.

Offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Rear silencer mounting strap broken.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 21,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroding.

Offside front and both rear tyres deteriorating.

Offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Rear silencer mounting strap broken.

Pass 18 May 2009 18,614 miles

Offside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking.

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 ZNE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 ZNE, 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 ZNE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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