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SG05 ADO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,089 mi
Last recorded62,089 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ADO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 62,089 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 59,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,087 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,047 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

exhaust downpipe bracket damaged but still secure

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

front wipers slight smearing

handbrake lever stiff

nearside headlight aim on upper limits

rear bumpstops missing

slight judder from front brakes seen in brake tester

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 53,047 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

exhaust downpipe bracket damaged but still secure

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

front wipers slight smearing

handbrake lever stiff

nearside headlight aim on upper limits

rear bumpstops missing

slight judder from front brakes seen in brake tester

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 53,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre badly age cracking

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,014 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 41,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 May 2012 41,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 May 2011 32,726 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 32,726 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 24,669 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 17,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear wipers torn

o/s reverse light inop

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 ADO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ADO, 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 SG05 ADO registered?

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

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