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SB05 KNH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,378 mi
Last recorded41,378 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 41,378 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 38,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 31,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,328 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 28,107 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 25,029 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 25,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,189 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split but still clear screen

Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,331 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,385 miles

exhaust system poor

Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,472 miles

all 4 tyres outer sidewalls cracking and perished

o/s/f wiper blade torn

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,722 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 2,613 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Nov 2008 2,613 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 2,282 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 2,279 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 KNH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNH, 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 KNH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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