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SN05 ATS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,601 mi
Last recorded105,601 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ATS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 105,601 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front + rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,002 miles

bonnet pull hjandle insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2018 95,995 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mioddle sdection (7.1.2)

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

bonnet pull hjandle insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,490 miles

cracking noise from power steering pump advise further investigation

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,004 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,002 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r light cluster broken

steering self center to right badly

Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r light cluster broken

steering self center to right badly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,041 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,031 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,923 miles

N/s/r Tyre cut on side wall

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

O/s Rear light lense broken

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 60,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/s/r Tyre cut on side wall

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

O/s Rear light lense broken

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,706 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,319 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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SN05 ATS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SN05 ATS, 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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What year was SN05 ATS registered?

SN05 ATS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 August 2005.

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