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SP05 LLO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,251 mi
Last recorded64,251 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 64,251 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 56,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 51,907 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 51,907 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 49,516 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 49,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 48,849 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,199 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,375 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,374 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,390 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2016 46,389 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,056 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,313 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,492 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 30,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 29,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,534 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 LLO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LLO, 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 LLO registered?

SP05 LLO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SP05 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 LLO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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