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SA05 FHN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,108 mi
Last recorded59,108 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 FHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 58,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,875 miles

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2015 52,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting strap snapped (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,676 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,922 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,145 miles

Both rear tyres have surface cuts

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 22,667 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,766 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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SA05 FHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA05 FHN, 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 SA05 FHN registered?

SA05 FHN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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