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SA05 NPY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,201 mi
Last recorded115,201 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 NPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 115,201 miles

Bonnet prop missing

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 114,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet prop missing

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear noise from wheel when rotated advise further investigation

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear wiper worn away

Fail 18 Apr 2017 110,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear noise from wheel when rotated advise further investigation

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear wiper worn away

Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,146 miles

Front subframe slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

exhaust back box mount damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 104,146 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front subframe slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

exhaust back box mount damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,414 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,414 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 84,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,019 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,145 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,140 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,058 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,428 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,138 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,138 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,933 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,131 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 NPY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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