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SW05 CZE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

83,348 mi
Last recorded83,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Inner and Outer Sills Repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 72,826 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 71,558 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bash Bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 71,558 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around Fuel Tank/Exhaust Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Blowing, Affected Emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bash Bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,205 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Next to Welded Patch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 70,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch, Next to Coolant Tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Next to Welded Patch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 68,825 miles

Central Front Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,742 miles

heavily undersealed rear

Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily undersealed rear

Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by fuel tank mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link lower ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis rails and inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,073 miles

Advise both rear brake hoses at the ferrules

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A and less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 58,030 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise both rear brake hoses at the ferrules

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A and less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,944 miles

Front coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 50,792 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,858 miles

Front exhaust pipe mounting broken

Nearside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside drive shaft outer cv joint boot outer has a slight grease leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tyre badly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2016 48,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front exhaust pipe mounting broken

Nearside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside drive shaft outer cv joint boot outer has a slight grease leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tyre badly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,210 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,210 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 34,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 28,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,988 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 24,988 miles

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

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 24 May 2011 22,408 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 19,708 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 19,708 miles

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

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 21 May 2009 17,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,321 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 16,321 miles

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

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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SW05 CZE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SW05 CZE, 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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SW05 CZE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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