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SA05 KGP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,335 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 105,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,842 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 97,841 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Corroded around front flange will seperate and cause exhaust to drop (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,865 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 90,865 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,200 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 78,610 miles

Centre rear brake light not working

Fail 2 Aug 2014 78,608 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre rear brake light not working

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 64,418 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,046 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hanger missing off backbox

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,640 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,745 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,622 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,810 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 KGP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA05 KGP, 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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SA05 KGP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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