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SB54 MFY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

130,580 mi
Last recorded130,580 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 MFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 130,580 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 124,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,127 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s Rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 119,127 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s Rear ()

Headlamp aim too low O/s Front (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working N/s Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2021 115,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2021 115,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s + O/s Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s + N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 104,677 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 104,677 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,193 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s + O/s Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,391 miles

Rear Exhaust Box And Clamp Corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,175 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 76,672 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,021 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 65,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,433 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 56,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,873 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 50,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 38,748 miles

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 7 Feb 2011 38,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,889 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Fail 8 Feb 2010 24,889 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,287 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 28 Jan 2008 11,865 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 MFY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 MFY, 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 MFY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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