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S12 SUU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,052 mi
Last recorded137,052 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 SUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 137,052 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 137,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 117,985 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 117,985 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 112,612 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 112,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,194 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 107,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs lipped and worn

centre and rear exhaust silencers badly deteriarated

engine sump corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,975 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

bonnet stay ret clip broken

exhaust system deteriorated

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,084 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,647 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 69,796 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,195 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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S12 SUU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S12 SUU, 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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S12 SUU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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