MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
knock coming from nearside front ,unable to find any play.
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre close to LIMIT
o/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
n/s/f tyre close to LIMIT
o/s/f tyre wearing on edge
offside rear tyre low and cracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust section corroded
slight pitting and scoring to n/s/f brake disc on inner surface
Coolant leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Coolant leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Coolant leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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SL05 NRE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 SL05 NRE, 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 NRE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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