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SK05 LKG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,773 mi
Last recorded69,773 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 LKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,773 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 69,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,801 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in center

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2017 67,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front subframe corroded but not weakend

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face[ boarderline] (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear door check strap broken

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in centre

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,298 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitted inner sides

Fail 6 Oct 2016 67,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted inner sides

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,617 miles

blow on exhaust front joint

both number plates

condition of wiring on engine

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrals

crack o/s/r light lense

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f indicator fading

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2015 66,598 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

blow on exhaust front joint

both number plates

condition of wiring on engine

corrosion on both floor to sills

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrals

crack in o/s/r light lense

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f indicator fading

underside corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 66,120 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 66,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 61,874 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 61,874 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 58,464 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 58,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 53,948 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,016 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 49,016 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,520 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 33,516 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LKG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LKG, 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 LKG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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