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SD05 LHO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,695 mi
Last recorded58,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 LHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,181 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 47,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,052 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 37,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front top strut bearing stiff when rotated

Fail 30 Jul 2014 31,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front top strut bearing stiff when rotated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,041 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,246 miles

airbag light illuminating

exhaust back box bracket deteriorated but back box still secure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,399 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 19,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 15,998 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 15,996 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,578 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 LHO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LHO, 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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SD05 LHO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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