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SP05 LDC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,629 mi
Last recorded124,629 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Strut top attachment rubber perished slightly

Offside Front brake has slight bind not excessive

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 113,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 113,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

injector seal leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,432 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 108,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,361 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,644 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,805 miles

Driver Side Headlight Condensation

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,805 miles

Driver Side Headlight Condensation

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,756 miles

slight damage to offside tail lamp

slight smear from both front wiper blades and blades slightly torn

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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SP05 LDC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 SP05 LDC, 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 SP05 LDC registered?

SP05 LDC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is SP05 LDC safe to buy?

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