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W7 SVP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,631 mi
Last recorded103,631 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 SVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake only just to standard nearside slightly low effort

Fail 11 Feb 2025 103,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake only just to standard nearside slightly low effort

Pass 15 Feb 2024 91,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 91,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 70,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust second skin coroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,497 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,554 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,559 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 101,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,380 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,579 miles

service brake linkage exposed on n/s footwell area

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,268 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,408 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,129 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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W7 SVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 W7 SVP, 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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W7 SVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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