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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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))
heavily undersealed rear
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
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)
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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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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