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SL05 NEN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting repaired with tie straps

Fail 10 Sep 2018 100,226 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer rubber burst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,837 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advice o/s front door hinge worn

advice o/s front tyre wearing on inner tread

advice slight brake bind at o/s front brake

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,757 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,252 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,249 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,604 miles

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

clutch biting point getting high.

engine management light on.

n/s/f slight brake bind.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,604 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch biting point getting high.

engine management light on.

n/s/f slight brake bind.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,932 miles

engine mgmt light on

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,770 miles

air con pipe broken at pump

bonnet catch loose

engine management light on dash

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

air con pipe broken at pump

bonnet catch loose

engine management light on dash

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bind from offside rear wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,400 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,157 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 55,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front wiper blades torn radiator leaking heavily

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,573 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate- nos still legible

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,573 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate- nos still legible

Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,051 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,317 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 NEN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NEN, 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 NEN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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