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SV05 DDL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,235 mi
Last recorded81,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,167 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 73,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2013 63,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

middle exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 May 2013 63,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

middle exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,861 miles

coolant level low

middle section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2011 42,114 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,628 miles

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

both front discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres slightly perished

sump very rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2010 34,628 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres slightly perished

sump very rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs rusty around edges

slight play on nearside inner track rod

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,911 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs rusty around edges

slight play on nearside inner track rod

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,122 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 25,122 miles

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

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

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

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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SV05 DDL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV05 DDL, 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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SV05 DDL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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