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SD05 TFV

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,268 mi
Last recorded48,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 TFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 42,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,905 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 57,905 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,441 miles

cant inspect rear pads as cant see

Fail 20 Jul 2013 33,440 miles

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

cant inspect rear pads as cant see

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,193 miles

Slight play on offside track rod end

Some corrosion at rear silencer but not blowing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,482 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN LOOSE BUT NOT BLOWING AND MEETS EMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Fail 15 Aug 2011 27,482 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN LOOSE BUT NOT BLOWING AND MEETS EMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Fail 18 Aug 2010 24,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,397 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,241 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 TFV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

SD05 TFV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is SD05 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 TFV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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