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SM05 KNE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,513 mi
Last recorded51,513 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 KNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 51,513 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,138 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 48,138 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 45,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,046 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,044 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,121 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,121 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,786 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 16 Jun 2015 38,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,674 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,670 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 36,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,518 miles

exhaust corrosion

front brake discs corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2008 21,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,720 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 KNE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KNE, 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 KNE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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