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SL05 UKR

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,057 mi
Last recorded123,057 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 UKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 120,645 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn Worn on bottom edge and tip. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,566 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,345 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,372 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 81,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,852 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,668 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 78,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 74,012 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,865 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,859 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

chips in windscreen

front pads unable to be seen clearly

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,610 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,735 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UKR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKR, 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 UKR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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