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SL05 LGA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,545 mi
Last recorded91,545 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 91,535 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,548 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 83,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,659 miles

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

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

slight smear front wipers

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,949 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 68,949 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering feels very " VAGUE " ON SHORT DRIVE in / out of mot bay suspect fault ** dangerous **

Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

steering feels very "vague" on short drive in/out of mot bay !! suspect fault

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,103 miles

exhaust front bracket broken

Fail 11 Apr 2013 53,103 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,427 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,721 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,985 miles

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

offside front wiper noisy, rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LGA 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 64.7%.

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 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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