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SB05 FRL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,953 mi
Last recorded106,953 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 FRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 106,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 103,619 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 103,618 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,901 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 99,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,515 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 93,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat shield loose

Fail 6 May 2015 93,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat shield loose

Pass 2 May 2014 87,577 miles

n/s/front tyre outer wall has cut that is BORDER LINE

o/s/rear tyre outer wall has cut that is CLOSE TO BORDER LINE

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded in parts

Fail 2 May 2014 87,577 miles

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

n/s/front tyre outer wall has cut that is BORDER LINE

o/s/rear tyre outer wall has cut that is CLOSE TO BORDER LINE

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded in parts

Pass 3 May 2013 81,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 73,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,517 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,190 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2008 32,954 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 FRL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FRL, 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 SB05 FRL registered?

SB05 FRL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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