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SK05 LKF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,900 mi
Last recorded36,900 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 LKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,900 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 36,900 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,520 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 32,520 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,162 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 32,138 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,620 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 31,597 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,503 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 29,467 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,506 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 27,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,405 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 LKF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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