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SJ05 TYH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,004 mi
Last recorded39,004 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 39,004 miles

colour off side front indicator

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 10 May 2016 39,004 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

colour off side front indicator

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,526 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre side walls deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,525 miles

perishing to rear tyres

Fail 25 Apr 2013 28,504 miles

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

perishing to rear tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,532 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,004 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 15,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,986 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 1,119 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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SJ05 TYH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ05 TYH, 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 SJ05 TYH registered?

SJ05 TYH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 TYH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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