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SB54 MFE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,378 mi
Last recorded84,378 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,378 miles

Front Steering seems lighter in one direction on steering check in car

Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,377 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Front Steering seems lighter in one direction on steering check in car

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,019 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,261 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,261 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,378 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 54,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front rack end slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,305 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,305 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,165 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,189 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 20,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,147 miles

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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SB54 MFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB54 MFE, 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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SB54 MFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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