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MA05 SNN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,631 mi
Last recorded73,631 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 SNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,631 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 67,949 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,538 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,983 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,730 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 61,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,929 miles

(2.4A.1)The nearside rear suspension bump stop is insecure

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc inner face is slightly pitted

(4.2.1c)All road wheels have trims fitted which are preventing an inspection of the wheels securing devices

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer case is excessively deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,601 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

(3.5.1h)The offside front service brake disc faces are worn

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at the maximum permissible throughout the operating range of 25%,which indicates they are ready for service

Fail 19 Apr 2008 28,284 miles

(3.7A.2a)the front offside service brake indicates a slight binding when operated on the service ramp with the suspension hanging free,recommend service

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,284 miles

(3.7A.2a)the front offside service brake indicates a slight binding when operated on the service ramp with the suspension hanging free,recommend service

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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MA05 SNN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA05 SNN, 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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MA05 SNN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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