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SX05 DVG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,037 mi
Last recorded128,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 DVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 128,037 miles

Oil leak ()

slight roughness noted from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2017 128,037 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight roughness noted from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,593 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 21 Jul 2015 85,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,173 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,828 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,828 miles

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,510 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s headlamp has a slight misting

rear tailbox slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s headlamp has a slight misting

rear tailbox slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 36,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,928 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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SX05 DVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SX05 DVG, 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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SX05 DVG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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