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SG05 LWP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

103,619 mi
Last recorded103,619 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 LWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 103,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, slightly corroding on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav. ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 103,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, slightly corroding on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav. ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire wearing on inner edge, Tracking ? 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire very worn on inner edge, Tracking ? 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 93,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire wearing on inner edge, Tracking ? 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire very worn on inner edge, Tracking ? 175/65-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,578 miles

Offside Front Slight bind.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65-14. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65-14. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tire perishing in treads and sidewalls, 2008 date code, 175/65-14.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.05mm, 175/65-14. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Slight bind.

Offside Rear Tire perishing in treads and sidewalls, 2008 date code, 175/65-14.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.15mm, 175/65-14. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,479 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,479 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,812 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,812 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both brake discs (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 60,192 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,688 miles

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

brake discs rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,688 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,049 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,049 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,168 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,162 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,041 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 26,041 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,319 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 19,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 LWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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