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SK05 LHR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,675 mi
Last recorded128,675 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 LHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 128,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2020 126,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 120,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

advise both rearcoil springs are corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,892 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 113,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,680 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 79,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

fuel injector leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,842 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

fuel injector leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,788 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,178 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,961 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,027 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,772 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 LHR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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