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SC05 RCF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,368 mi
Last recorded111,368 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 111,368 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 108,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,581 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 98,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,452 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 90,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,015 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,899 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2013 72,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,553 miles

Exhaust system hanger broken due to corrosion system still adequetly supported

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust back box strap heavily corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 64,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system hanger broken due to corrosion system still adequetly supported

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust back box strap heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,849 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,849 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Apr 2010 44,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 29,540 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,410 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 RCF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCF, 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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What year was SC05 RCF registered?

SC05 RCF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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