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SB05 DHY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 74,653 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 74,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Inner sills covered in underseal

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,335 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 73,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2022 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2021 70,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2020 69,869 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,972 miles

Front both cv joints worn

oil eak

Fail 4 Feb 2019 68,970 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system major leak of gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both cv joints worn

oil eak

Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,732 miles

Front roll bar;d; bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine sump pourous and leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2018 64,732 miles

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

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

Front roll bar;d; bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine sump pourous and leaking

engine warning light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,164 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 61,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,189 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 58,187 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,003 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 42,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2011 38,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,639 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 32,639 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,564 miles

o/s/f tyre feathered

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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SB05 DHY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SB05 DHY, 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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SB05 DHY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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