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SX05 EFM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,069 mi
Last recorded96,069 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 EFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2017 96,069 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,751 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust tail box corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,905 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,068 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn but clearing screen

o/s/f wiper blade slightly torn but clearing screen

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,318 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 EFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFM, 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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What year was SX05 EFM registered?

SX05 EFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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