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SG05 ENM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,979 mi
Last recorded82,979 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ENM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 82,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2024 78,879 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,366 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres heavily perished and bald on inner edges

nearside headlight slightly condensated

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 73,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre heavily perished

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,631 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,545 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,194 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 64,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,163 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,409 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 56,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,425 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,927 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,919 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,648 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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SG05 ENM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SG05 ENM, 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 ENM registered?

SG05 ENM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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