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SG05 EPP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,078 mi
Last recorded105,078 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 EPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,078 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,078 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak sump rusty. ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 102,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 12 Mar 2016 95,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,270 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

engine oil sump BADLY corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,321 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front indicators well faded

Oil leak

n/s wiper poor

n/s/r indicator faded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front indicators faded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber bushes perished

oil leak

sump well corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 74,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front indicators faded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber bushes perished

oil leak

sump well corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,478 miles

both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

n/s/f anti roll bar link gaitors perished and cracked

n/s/r indicatour slightly discoloured

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

rear shock absorber corroded

sump corroded and seepping oil

Fail 19 Mar 2012 68,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

n/s/f anti roll bar link gaitors perished and cracked

n/s/r indicatour slightly discoloured

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

rear shock absorber corroded

sump corroded and seepping oil

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,852 miles

Clutch pedal high

Gear change very stiff

Radiator leaking

Rear number plate poor - on limit

Side repeaters faded

Sump well corroded

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/r flexi hose ferrels corroded

n/s/r indicator faded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,850 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate poor - on limit

Side repeaters faded

Sump well corroded

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/r flexi hose ferrels corroded

n/s/r indicator faded

Clutch pedal high

Front discs in poor condition - need attention

Gear change very stiff

Radiator leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,455 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 49,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 35,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both brake discs are corroding on inner face.

nearside front droplink has slight lift.

rear tyre has low tread

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,560 miles

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

both brake discs are corroding on inner face.

nearside front droplink has slight lift.

rear tyre has low tread

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,608 miles

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

front discs worn and pads low

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

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SG05 EPP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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