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SK05 XFG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 78,249 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 78,201 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre in various places (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 73,586 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,005 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 64,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,222 miles

Advise E.M.L on

Advise oil leak

Advise service light on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,202 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Advise E.M.L on

Advise oil leak

Advise service light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,124 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 55,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Advise offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,404 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 39,404 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,072 miles

F/N/S steering has slight freeplay

R/N/S seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,146 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 18,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,784 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 XFG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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