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SG05 ACU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,107 mi
Last recorded77,107 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ACU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,982 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

eml on

exhaust back box corroded

nsf tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,994 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,614 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust back box deteriated

n/s/r bump stop missing

partial examination of n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,614 miles

exhaust back box deteriated

n/s/r bump stop missing

partial examination of n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,873 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,761 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 26,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,240 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 18,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front & rear wipers torn

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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SG05 ACU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG05 ACU, 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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SG05 ACU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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