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SL05 NRY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,190 mi
Last recorded56,190 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NRY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside body

Fail 9 Jan 2019 56,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside body

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,953 miles

offside front tyre slightly low on tread

vehicle has damage to nearside body work

Fail 10 Jan 2018 52,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre slightly low on tread

vehicle has damage to nearside body work

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2016 46,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,390 miles

both rear tyres walls cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2014 42,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,094 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2012 37,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,756 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 30,301 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,830 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 NRY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NRY, 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 NRY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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