MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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. ()
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)
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)
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
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
both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check
engine oil sump BADLY corroded
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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