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SD05 AUR

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,862 mi
Last recorded86,862 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 AUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 86,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 86,862 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,584 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,583 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,006 miles

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,092 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,092 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise engine oil low

Pass 26 May 2017 81,527 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 81,527 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 79,560 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 76,444 miles

Oil leak

advise oil sump leaking

Fail 20 May 2015 76,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

advise oil sump leaking

Pass 19 May 2014 68,634 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 68,634 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,055 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s/f wiper end split

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,173 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,828 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 35,840 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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SD05 AUR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD05 AUR, 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 SD05 AUR registered?

SD05 AUR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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