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SM05 KPL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,989 mi
Last recorded83,989 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,989 miles

oil leak under engine

Fail 17 Sep 2019 83,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak under engine

Pass 2 Feb 2019 79,067 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched loose in bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched loose in bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,394 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2017 58,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front and rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 3 May 2016 54,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,591 miles

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

rear exh box poor

Pass 25 May 2012 37,086 miles

rear exh box poor

Pass 21 May 2011 34,508 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 29,632 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 24,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,407 miles

advise ns front wiper blades starting to split.

advise small nail in off side rear tyre tread.

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 KPL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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