MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,650 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Most suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Most suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn
Rear axle bushes worn/poor
bonnet release poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
slight bind offside front wheel
Front exhaust pipe mounting broken/ corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
lens missing on n/s number plate lamp
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
bracket broken on exhaust front pipe
rear tyres badly perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
exhaust front pipe mounting corroded/broken
n/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
exhaust front pipe mounting corroded/broken
n/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
front pipe bracket broken
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
front pipe bracket broken
o/s and n/s wiper blades split
slight travel on handbrake lever
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front brake disc inner faces deteriorated
exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
oil sump leaking
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SK05 LHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LHJ, 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 LHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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