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AD05 SZZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,371 mi
Last recorded74,371 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 SZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,371 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 74,371 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,936 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 72,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill poor condition but not holrd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill poor condition but not holrd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,539 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 64,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn vertical link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracking on outside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,939 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

skin peeling off back box. rear support strap is part of it.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

skin peeling off back box. rear support strap is part of it.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,564 miles

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

outer skin detaching from back box. exhaust hanger is attached to skin.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,800 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 55,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,719 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres 2.50 mm

Fail 29 Jul 2011 44,552 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres 2.50 mm

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,853 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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AD05 SZZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SZZ, 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 AD05 SZZ registered?

AD05 SZZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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