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SJ05 UAB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,400 mi
Last recorded49,400 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 49,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 48,548 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine management light on

nearside number plate light lense missing

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 23 Aug 2017 45,346 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine management light on

nearside number plate light lense missing

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,774 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre stop light inoperative

engine mil light on

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Fail 30 Aug 2016 39,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre stop light inoperative

engine mil light on

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,198 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust band broken but exhaust secure

Fail 26 Aug 2015 35,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust band broken but exhaust secure

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mil light on

exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust supported

Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mil light on

exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust supported

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light

rear exhaust mounting insecure but exhaust section still supported

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 23,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2012 23,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,394 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 UAB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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