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SG05 XOV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,345 mi
Last recorded70,345 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 XOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,345 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser on gearbox. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 70,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser on gearbox. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,976 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,124 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding reading 10kg (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,564 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,005 miles

steering turn to the right when car is jacked up

Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,946 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering turn to the right when car is jacked up

Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,251 miles

n/side rear brake binding

Fail 7 Feb 2011 45,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/side rear brake binding

Pass 6 Mar 2010 36,859 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 36,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,661 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 20,341 miles

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

advise front discs worn & corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,983 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 16,983 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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