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SC05 HGN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,746 mi
Last recorded78,746 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 HGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 78,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 67,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 56,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

reverse lights inop

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

n/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on dash showing fault

engine managment light on dash showing fault

Pass 23 Jun 2012 37,522 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

slight tear in nearside fron tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,268 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

slight tear in nearside fron tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,622 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 25,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,917 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,089 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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SC05 HGN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC05 HGN, 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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SC05 HGN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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