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SM05 OGF

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,504 mi
Last recorded100,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 OGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 100,504 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 18,200 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,986 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 92,826 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 92,826 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,056 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 89,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 5 Apr 2012 82,589 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 72,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 14 May 2010 60,897 miles

minor exhaust leak from centre section

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre wearing uneaven

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust silencer detiorated

Fail 12 May 2010 60,897 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

minor exhaust leak from centre section

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre wearing uneaven

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust silencer detiorated

Pass 1 May 2009 46,023 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 46,023 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 31,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 May 2008 31,779 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 OGF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OGF, 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 OGF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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