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SM05 FNF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,419 mi
Last recorded124,419 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 FNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 124,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,653 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 108,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 108,096 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lense cover missing

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 99,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,152 miles

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2017 96,068 miles

Emissions not tested blow on exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,521 miles

Offside Front McPherson strut top washer rubber detached

Fail 18 Aug 2016 90,521 miles

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

Offside Front McPherson strut top washer rubber detached

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,594 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

bonnet stay insecure also retaning clip broken

high level stop light not working

spare tyre deflated

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,931 miles

bonnet stay insecure put into car on the nearside

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,931 miles

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

bonnet stay insecure put into car on the nearside

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 74,450 miles

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

bonnet release in the car insecure

bonnet stay in engine bay insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,179 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 63,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,140 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,976 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,470 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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SM05 FNF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM05 FNF, 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 FNF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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