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SB05 NDY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 66,509 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded and greased in sections

coolant leak

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres starting to crack between tread

Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,677 miles

Nearside Inner driveshaft boot deteriated but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight oil leak on sump

Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner driveshaft boot deteriated but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight oil leak on sump

Fail 10 Nov 2014 58,935 miles

Both Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,935 miles

Both Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,260 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty and corroded .

Fail 5 Jul 2012 48,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty and corroded .

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,425 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,110 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE AND IS SHOWING CORED. DAMAGE IS UNDER 25mm

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 NDY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NDY, 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 NDY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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