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SJ05 UDL

2005 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 UDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 79,931 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 May 2018 79,931 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 71,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,097 miles

Centre Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust rear box O/S - outer skin corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - inside face (3.5.1i)

NO BONNET STAY

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAKS ENGINE & GEAR BOX

OIL LEVEL MIN MARK DIP STICK

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre - nail in tread

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/S & N/S (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 68,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust rear box O/S - outer skin corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - inside face (3.5.1i)

NO BONNET STAY

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAKS ENGINE & GEAR BOX

OIL LEVEL MIN MARK DIP STICK

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre - nail in tread

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/S & N/S (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,119 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,806 miles

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,747 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,371 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,221 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,350 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 UDL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

SJ05 UDL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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