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SC05 HTE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 HTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre as cut to sidewall

o/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 25 May 2018 78,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,955 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,939 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 68,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,793 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 45,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,582 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,615 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,615 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,481 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 HTE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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