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SM05 EDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,813 mi
Last recorded73,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 EDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,813 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 67,040 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 67,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 59,288 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 59,286 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2017 52,732 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2017 52,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,240 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 45,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,037 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,081 miles

advisory offside front tyre small cut but no cord showing

Fail 25 Apr 2012 31,079 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

advisory offside front tyre small cut but no cord showing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,710 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

ADVISORY OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SLIGHT TEAR

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,415 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,893 miles

all 4 tyres "04" tyres & starting to perish

rear wiper torn

slight s/wall damage to nsf tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,721 miles

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

inside bonnet catch sticking

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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SM05 EDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM05 EDJ, 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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SM05 EDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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