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SV05 MVS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

49,413 mi
Last recorded49,413 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 MVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 49,413 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 49,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL NEED WELDING INNER AND OUTTER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 46,768 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 46,768 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,927 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,369 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 44,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 43,047 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2018 43,039 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,408 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 39,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,255 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,309 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 27,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,964 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 20,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,042 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 17,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,577 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 12,577 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,198 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 9,594 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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SV05 MVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MVS, 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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What year was SV05 MVS registered?

SV05 MVS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is SV05 MVS safe to buy?

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