CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD05 RWL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,657 mi
Last recorded69,657 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 RWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,657 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 69,656 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,032 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and dust covers burst (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,326 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play on offside front inner rack end

Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play on offside front inner rack end

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,730 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 35,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,067 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,472 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,988 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,230 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD05 RWL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD05 RWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD05 RWL?

You can check the full history of SD05 RWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD05 RWL registered?

SD05 RWL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is SD05 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 RWL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD05 RWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD05 RWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.