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SB05 TWP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,755 mi
Last recorded80,755 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 TWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,755 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,470 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 63,467 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2015 61,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,625 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 56,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 54,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 50,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 50,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,933 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,579 miles

wear affecting nearside front anti roll bar link arm

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 TWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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