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SJ05 UEF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,928 mi
Last recorded94,928 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,928 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 94,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box n mount (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 15,450 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 15,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,375 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,483 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,510 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,474 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 51,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

tyre wear is on outer edge advise wheel alignment check and adjustment

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,961 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,250 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 UEF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

SJ05 UEF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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