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SO05 UOK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,922 mi
Last recorded87,922 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 87,922 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing bolt incorrect and too small (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,133 miles

wheel nuts and brake pads not visible

Fail 6 Jul 2017 83,133 miles

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

wheel nuts and brake pads not visible

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,902 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 74,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,709 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,372 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust backbox corroded and poor but not blowing

Fail 28 Nov 2013 72,370 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust backbox corroded and poor but not blowing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,480 miles

Both front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 51,718 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wishbones front bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre under inflated,punctured

offside rear indicator pale

play in offside front bottom ball joint

rear exhaust section,forward most mounting corroded off

rear tyres low tread,perishing & splitting

washers poor line pressure

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,142 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 43,143 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front wipers torn but not affecting view

Fail 30 Jul 2009 33,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both front wipers torn but not affecting view

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,648 miles

unable to test any passengers seat belts due to child seats on all seats

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 UOK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UOK, 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 UOK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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