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SA05 MLU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,569 mi
Last recorded45,569 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 MLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,725 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 33,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,935 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,028 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 32,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,069 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,692 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,470 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 19,770 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,187 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,971 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 MLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

SA05 MLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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