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SL05 TFN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,352 mi
Last recorded96,352 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 96,041 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

under body surface rust

Pass 7 Jan 2017 90,969 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to windscreen on n/s upper out side swept zone.

Fail 5 Jan 2017 90,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.03 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to windscreen on n/s upper out side swept zone.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,444 miles

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

Nearside Upper part of windscreen damaged but not in zones.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp behind lens. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wiper blades split on edges.

exhaust front mounting corroded and rear box outer skin.

items removed from drivers view.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 83,444 miles

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

Nearside Upper part of windscreen damaged but not in zones.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp behind lens. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wiper blades split on edges.

exhaust front mounting corroded and rear box outer skin.

items removed from drivers view.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 74,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,813 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 50,725 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,917 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 33,917 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,892 miles

child seat fitted to rear centre, belt not tested

middle and tail corroded

oil leak at sump

Fail 6 Jan 2011 24,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to rear centre, belt not tested

middle and tail corroded

oil leak at sump

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,037 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 18,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

due to washers n/w ,wiper blades not checked properly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wiper torn

unable to check rear seat belts as seats are folded down

Fail 4 Apr 2008 13,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wiper torn

unable to check rear seat belts as seats are folded down

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 TFN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black 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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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