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SK05 JWP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,306 mi
Last recorded81,306 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 JWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 81,306 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 81,306 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement both rear was hard to turn by hand (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,734 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,820 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 74,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect levelling motor staying on (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing both (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,317 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

CENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 72,317 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

CENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS (1.7.5a)

O/S/F WHEEL ARCH SHIELD LOOSE

OIL LEAK

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

PLAY O/S/F INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,791 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2014 64,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,866 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release insecure

engine management light on

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nsf tyre worn on outer wall

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,866 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release insecure

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

nsf tyre worn on outer wall

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,874 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,449 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,883 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 46,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 41,972 miles

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

o/s/f seatbelt web deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2009 41,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f seatbelt web deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,925 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,974 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 JWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SK05 JWP, 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 JWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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