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SP05 ZKS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,118 mi
Last recorded73,118 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ZKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,118 miles

slight leak from exhaust

bonnet stay missing

n/s outer sill soft

Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,117 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet stay missing

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads difficult to see

n/s outer sill soft

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,554 miles

Dash indicates bulb out but all light working correct at time of test

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

Oil leaks

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Dash indicates bulb out but all light working correct at time of test

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

Oil leaks

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

n/s diff seal leaking

slight exhaust leak at front

Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,238 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

n/s diff seal leaking

slight exhaust leak at front

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,445 miles

bonnet release lever broken

bonnet stay missing

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,443 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release lever broken

bonnet stay missing

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front lower plastic trim loose

nail in o/s/r tyre also tread cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,388 miles

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

bonnet lever broken and bonnet stay missing

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn

slight play on both front drop links

Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,385 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

bonnet lever broken and bonnet stay missing

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn

slight play on both front drop links

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

high level brake inop

sump seap and corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 58,993 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front wipers torn

handbrake loose feel

high level brake inop

rear wiper torn

sump seap and corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 54,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 42,914 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2010 42,866 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2009 32,787 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 25,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZKS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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