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SH05 FBA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,875 mi
Last recorded60,875 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,875 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 59,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,226 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,791 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 51,791 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,160 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,857 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,587 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,218 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 43,218 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,052 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 36,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,340 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,334 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 FBA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FBA, 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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What year was SH05 FBA registered?

SH05 FBA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is SH05 FBA safe to buy?

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