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SL05 CTX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,796 mi
Last recorded190,796 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 CTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 190,796 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 190,796 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 179,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 174,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 164,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 155,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 119,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 82,626 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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SL05 CTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SL05 CTX, 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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What year was SL05 CTX registered?

SL05 CTX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is SL05 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 CTX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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