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SJ05 TYU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,213 mi
Last recorded76,213 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,213 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,676 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 61,123 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 61,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,050 miles

front subframe corroded

o/s h/lamp poor

steering lighter turning to o/s than n/s

Fail 16 Jun 2014 54,050 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front subframe corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s front tyre damaged inner sidewall

o/s front worn on edges

o/s h/lamp poor

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,259 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

offside rear tyre 2mms

Fail 4 Jun 2013 50,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heatshield loose

offside rear tyre 2mms

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 34,429 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside front disc into metal

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet catch loose

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,779 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 TYU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ05 TYU, 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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SJ05 TYU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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