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SH05 FLC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,940 mi
Last recorded61,940 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,940 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,027 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,623 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,513 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR OF OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 41,635 miles

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

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

both font tyres wearing to inside tread

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,635 miles

both font tyres wearing to inside tread

Fail 3 Apr 2014 39,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,962 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,700 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 35,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FLC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

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

Is SH05 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 FLC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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