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AD05 SZU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 SZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 122,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail chaffed through to inner layer (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stop lamp inoperative

Coolant leak ()

Front both brake hoses incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,865 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 117,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 112,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded and mount broken

Fail 22 Jul 2017 112,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded and mount broken

Pass 5 Jul 2016 108,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,157 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 101,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 92,562 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,267 miles

175/65/R14/82H. OF 5 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,266 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

175/65/R14/82H. OF 5 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,849 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 70,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

customer advised on rear brake imballance

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,443 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Top stop inop.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 62,443 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Top stop inop.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 51,221 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 51,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear wheel bearing slightly noise

recommend grease brake pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2008 37,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

surface cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,515 miles

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

surface cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall

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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AD05 SZU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AD05 SZU, 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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AD05 SZU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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