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SJ05 UBV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,668 mi
Last recorded95,668 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 UBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,668 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,188 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,740 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust front bracket broken away

exhaust middle bracket corroded and weak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 67,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,104 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of front wiper blades

condition of rear wiper blades

nearside rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,918 miles

condition of front wiper blades

condition of rear wiper blades

nearside rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,516 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,535 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,159 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 UBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

SJ05 UBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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