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SJ05 UAL

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,063 mi
Last recorded84,063 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 UAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 84,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 84,063 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 79,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,471 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 76,469 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,432 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,432 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,197 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 66,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,876 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,351 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,351 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,891 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,881 miles

offside front door check strap broken

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 UAL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

SJ05 UAL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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