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SV05 ENX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,339 mi
Last recorded153,339 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 ENX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 153,339 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle undersealed, obscuring inspection of testable components

Pass 7 Mar 2022 139,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear crashbar missing

Fail 2 Mar 2022 139,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear crashbar missing

Pass 3 Mar 2021 133,136 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 133,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 123,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower gearbox mount deteriorated but has no movement

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

slight play in both tie rods

Fail 9 Mar 2020 123,839 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower gearbox mount deteriorated but has no movement

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight play in both tie rods

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,726 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 116,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 110,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear slight noise when rotated

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,962 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,745 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 87,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,437 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,743 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,969 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 48,696 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,275 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,275 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 25,969 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)

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 ENX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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