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SH05 DYJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 DYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,737 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 65,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 62,621 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,023 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer TYRE EDGE SCRUBBED OFF

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,194 miles

ROAD NOISE

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS

Fail 22 Sep 2017 55,191 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Front dip beam poor pattern

Fail 26 Sep 2016 53,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Front dip beam poor pattern

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,910 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 50,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high AND WILL NOT ADJUST (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

AGE RELATED CRACKS TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/F BRAKE

Fail 24 Sep 2014 48,495 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/F BRAKE

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,876 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,876 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,790 miles

n/s centre floor split

Fail 26 Sep 2011 39,790 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catch loose

high level stoplight innop

n/s centre floor split

n/s headlight misted up

o/s/r brake bin din g slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2011 38,681 miles

Bonnet release lever loose

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,681 miles

Bonnet release lever loose

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,796 miles

Bonnet release lever adrift

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F wiper blade slightly splitting

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 33,796 miles

Bonnet release lever adrift

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F wiper blade slightly splitting

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,853 miles

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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SH05 DYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SH05 DYJ, 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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SH05 DYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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