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SP05 LKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,311 mi
Last recorded133,311 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 129,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 129,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,068 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 112,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,726 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 103,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,166 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 94,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,994 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 78,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,941 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 67,941 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine managment light on

hiigh level stop light inoperative

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,144 miles

Both front wiper blade torn.

Engine management warning lamp on.

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 51,920 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both front wiper blade torn.

Engine management warning lamp on.

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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SP05 LKJ 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 SP05 LKJ, 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 LKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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