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SY55 ZNH

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,418 mi
Last recorded33,418 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 ZNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 33,418 miles

Offside front & both rear tyre tread areas cracked & perished.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 33,416 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage Door trim clips on nearside door. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front & both rear tyre tread areas cracked & perished.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer skin coming off back box exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,674 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,897 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 21,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,838 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 20,838 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 20,071 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,695 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 17,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 15,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 9,760 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 9,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZNH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

SY55 ZNH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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