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SR05 JHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 JHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 89,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

fan belt deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coolant leak underneath

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,857 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

coolant leak underneath

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,628 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 69,678 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,854 miles

BONNET RELEASE INSECURE

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

REAR WIPER TORN

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 51,853 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

BONNET RELEASE INSECURE

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

REAR WIPER TORN

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,697 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,696 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 29,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,839 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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SR05 JHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 SR05 JHJ, 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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SR05 JHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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