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SB05 FRK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,044 mi
Last recorded92,044 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 FRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,044 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 92,042 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,429 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,429 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,500 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 86,500 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 76,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,267 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 10 Jun 2016 74,267 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 7 May 2015 69,842 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,313 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,169 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,220 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,879 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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SB05 FRK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB05 FRK, 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 FRK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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