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SP05 LFN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,855 mi
Last recorded64,855 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,855 miles

Nearside Front bumper slight damage o/s/r/ wheel arch slight damage

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 h (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line 185/60/ h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper slight damage o/s/r/ wheel arch slight damage

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,026 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear wheel arch damaged

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 57,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear wheel arch damaged

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 52,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 52,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,293 miles

Damage to offside rear wheel arch

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 45,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Damage to offside rear wheel arch

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,806 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 37,806 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,448 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Pass 10 May 2011 24,015 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 24,007 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 19,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 1,030 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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SP05 LFN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LFN, 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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SP05 LFN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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