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SG05 YNT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,405 mi
Last recorded87,405 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 YNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

play in inner rack joints

Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,777 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 19,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 74,306 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 56,260 miles

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,623 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre has small hole in tread down to cords

Fail 31 Aug 2015 47,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre has small hole in tread down to cords

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded/slight leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,636 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded/slight leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,339 miles

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

sump corroded / leaking oil

Fail 9 Sep 2013 36,339 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

sump corroded / leaking oil

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,328 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 26,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 21,965 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 21,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,684 miles

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

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 YNT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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