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SY55 ZNT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,601 mi
Last recorded75,601 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 ZNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,601 miles

OFFSIDE SILL BECOMING CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r chassis leg becoming corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 75,534 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE SILL BECOMING CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r chassis leg becoming corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 75,268 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r chassis leg becoming corroded

offsie sill becoming corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,420 miles

both front tyres uneven wear and close to wear limit

coolant leak at radiator

oil leak at engine

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,691 miles

nearside front track rod end becoming close to excess play

Fail 23 Jun 2017 55,662 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front track rod end becoming close to excess play

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,218 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 46,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,539 miles

both front tyres very close to wear limit

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,823 miles

both rear tyres becoming close to wear limit

Fail 24 Jun 2011 24,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front discs in poor condition

both rear tyres becoming close to wear limit

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2010 17,940 miles

both front wiper blades torn

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,595 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 ZNT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 ZNT, 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 ZNT registered?

SY55 ZNT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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