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SP55 UNY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 UNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,366 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 142,366 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,466 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 136,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 129,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 119,180 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 119,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Coil spring incorrectly fitted allowing spring to fowl the body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected caliper siezed (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 112,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 112,005 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,209 miles

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

front subframe rear axle rusting /

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,209 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front subframe rear axle rusting /

Pass 5 May 2016 93,064 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 93,063 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,579 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,887 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 83,887 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,107 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 67,338 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

air filter induction pipe insecure

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod top boot split.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 67,338 miles

air filter induction pipe insecure

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod top boot split.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,581 miles

both front brake disc faces corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2010 58,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disc faces corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,941 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 43,941 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,219 miles

front brake pads low

minor oil leak at sump aera

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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SP55 UNY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SP55 UNY, 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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SP55 UNY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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