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SV05 YDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,086 mi
Last recorded100,086 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,086 miles

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills inner sills floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/r brakes have slight bind

Fail 23 Aug 2018 100,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills inner sills floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/r brakes have slight bind

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,258 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive part of sills inner sills floor pan chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 98,255 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive part of sills inner sills floor pan chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,823 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills inner sills floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

rear axle rusty

rear wiper blade worn

sump pourus

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,764 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,764 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,248 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust centre deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,248 miles

exhaust centre deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,475 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 82,475 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 71,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,041 miles

NSR brake sticking slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,817 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 34,816 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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