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SO05 EBV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,466 mi
Last recorded71,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 EBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,466 miles

bolts loose at top of f bumper

coil springs corroded

engine sump corroded and damp

f & r suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

bolts loose at top of f bumper

coil springs corroded

engine sump corroded and damp

f & r suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,621 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)

slight bind from o/s front brake

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,970 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,826 miles

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

advice wear in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 23 Jun 2011 52,826 miles

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

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

advice wear in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,791 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY TORN

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,968 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 39,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SO05 EBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO05 EBV, 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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SO05 EBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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