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SB05 DJF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,679 mi
Last recorded81,679 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 81,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 78,178 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 78,178 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 72,960 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 72,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 63,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,799 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 58,796 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,789 miles

Advise rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

nearside headlamp beam image deteriorated.

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated.

wet when tested.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit.

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 48,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit.

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,008 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,506 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 40,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all wheel trims scuffed

both front tyres low tread

exhaust tail box corroded

offside front windscreen chipped

tailgate dented

Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbox insecure

all wheel trims scuffed

both front tyres low tread

exhaust tail box corroded

nearside front headlamp cover missing

nearside headlamp electric adjuster inop

nearside rear tyre v low tread and perished

offside front windscreen chipped

rear wiper torn

tailgate dented

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,709 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,385 miles

condinsation in nearside front headlamp

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 DJF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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