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SO05 SXP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,766 mi
Last recorded70,766 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 SXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,766 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding brake binding in rbt when handbrake released (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,707 miles

Exhaust centre silencer and backbox outer skin badly deteriorated.

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

Oil sump pan pourous due to corrosion

Rear wiper blade badly deteriorated (blade edge missing)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,243 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 31 Jan 2014 51,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,426 miles

steering lighter on one direction

Fail 4 Jul 2012 40,426 miles

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

steering lighter on one direction

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,927 miles

condensation ns head light

Fail 11 Jul 2011 37,927 miles

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

condensation ns head light

Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,888 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 32,888 miles

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

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

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,436 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,873 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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SO05 SXP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXP, 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 SXP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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