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SB05 TXG

2005 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,448 mi
Last recorded113,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 TXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,908 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,950 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 107,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,527 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,214 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,945 miles

Advise unable to open o/s/r door from inside

Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,945 miles

Advise unable to open o/s/r door from inside

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 77,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,689 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 18 Jun 2009 63,129 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 63,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,639 miles

drivers side rear brake is binding slightly

parking brake lever travel is high

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 TXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TXG, 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 TXG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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