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SV05 VRT

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,005 mi
Last recorded113,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 VRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,834 miles

EM light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at sump

Fail 14 Jun 2016 105,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EM light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at sump

Pass 6 Jun 2015 101,798 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

engine sump leaking

front brake disc corroded

middle exhaust section deterioated

Fail 6 Jun 2015 101,798 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

engine sump leaking

front brake disc corroded

middle exhaust section deterioated

Pass 28 May 2014 97,105 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,300 miles

e.m.light on

Fail 7 Jun 2013 88,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

e.m.light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,087 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

Fail 31 May 2011 62,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

E.M.LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,040 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2009 34,383 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 21,135 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,023 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 VRT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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