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SA05 XYP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,023 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 76,023 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,400 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release handle insecure

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,398 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low check if it adjusts (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low check if it adjusts (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release handle insecure

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,868 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 58,866 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 54,838 miles

both head light units full of condensation

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2014 54,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both head light units full of condensation

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 9 May 2013 49,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blade rubbers torn

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2012 44,972 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 44,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front & rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

offside wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,535 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,401 miles

outer edge of o/s/r tyre just on legal limit

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 23,983 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 XYP 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 60%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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