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SB05 SRU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,632 mi
Last recorded39,632 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 SRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 39,632 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 39,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,380 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated /carroded outer skin not leaking at time of test.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear back box corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,661 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LIGHTLY PERISHED

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,908 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jun 2010 18,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2009 14,877 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 14,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,087 miles

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

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 SRU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB05 SRU registered?

SB05 SRU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is SB05 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 SRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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