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SL05 JXM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,753 mi
Last recorded69,753 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 JXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,753 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

front brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2017 69,753 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

front brake disc corroded

front under tray insurer

heat shield insurer

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,546 miles

bonnet pull broken

front disc corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 57,545 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet pull broken

eye level not working

front disc corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 54,143 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,595 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Oct 2014 52,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 May 2013 45,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2013 45,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2012 36,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s/rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2010 23,703 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 23,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 20,192 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,871 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 15,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres have light cracking on outer edge

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 JXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SL05 JXM, 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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SL05 JXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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