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SH05 FLB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,032 mi
Last recorded72,032 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 FLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,032 miles

STEERING OPERATION SLIGHTLY STIFF

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,309 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,939 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,939 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,004 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTER SILL PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,629 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 58,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,678 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,372 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,567 miles

engine injector seal leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,144 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,144 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,874 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,340 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 FLB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH05 FLB registered?

SH05 FLB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SH05 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 FLB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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