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SL05 RAX

2005 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,019 mi
Last recorded132,019 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 RAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 132,019 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 132,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 120,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 120,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 114,627 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 108,185 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 108,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 100,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,152 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 93,109 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,461 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 85,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr moulding insecure,inner wheel cover nsr loose,engine light on,was no oil in engine

Pass 4 May 2010 73,302 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,497 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 56,497 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,640 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 RAX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel 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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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