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SA05 XUK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,584 mi
Last recorded47,584 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 47,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded & mounting loose

front exhaust box corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on requires attention

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2018 43,323 miles

Central Front stop lamp inoperative presumed disconnected

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 3 May 2018 43,323 miles

Central Front stop lamp inoperative presumed disconnected

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 3 May 2017 34,086 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,021 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 25,302 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 25,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,858 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 18,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 14,779 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 14,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2010 12,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 8,954 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 6,066 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 XUK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

SA05 XUK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is SA05 XUK safe to buy?

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