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SK05 JWL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,188 mi
Last recorded46,188 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 JWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 46,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired offside and nearside outer sill significantly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded/missing

Exhaust centre resonator outer skin severely deteriorated/loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,337 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,139 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 43,123 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 40,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,461 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 33,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,832 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,121 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,121 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 19,720 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 13,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 7,860 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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SK05 JWL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK05 JWL, 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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SK05 JWL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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