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SJ05 UDT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,888 mi
Last recorded95,888 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 UDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,888 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres have slightly worn edges

both sills inner and outer are corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system at rear silencer is corroded at hanger and is slightly leaking but not yet seriously weakened and secure

parking brake lever has slight extra movement indicating adjustment may be required

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,320 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,727 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 85,725 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,629 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 80,451 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 80,446 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,573 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,410 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wiper torn

Fail 9 Nov 2015 72,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,871 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 67,871 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 63,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 58,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,375 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,650 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,979 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,245 miles

both rear tyes on 3mm

near side front tyre on 2mm 185 60 15

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 UDT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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