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SL05 XYP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,711 mi
Last recorded83,711 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 83,711 miles

front exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2015 74,773 miles

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

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre aged / cracked

both rear indicator bulb colour faded

front brake disc(s) corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

offside reflector deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2015 74,773 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre aged / cracked

both rear indicator bulb colour faded

front brake disc(s) corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

offside reflector deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2014 71,005 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc/s corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front tyre outer wall damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 62,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

back box is rusty

Pass 13 May 2011 56,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,726 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 XYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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