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SH05 FAU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,515 mi
Last recorded55,515 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 45,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,040 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 44,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 43,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 43,951 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,473 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 39,473 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 38,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 34,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,151 miles

tail pipe + box outer casing getting corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,776 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 32,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,518 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 FAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAU, 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 FAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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