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SW05HLE
2005 CITROEN C3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1360cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HLE
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1360cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
11
Passes
11
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,961 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,487 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2018 13 Jun 202619 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
23 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp emits brighter light than stop lamp making stop lamp not visible when brakes applied (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower also deteriorated and balljoint worn (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp emits brighter light than stop lamp making stop lamp not visible when brakes applied (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- slight brake bind at nearside front
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,566 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017 13 Jun 202621 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,580 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,056 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015 13 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
27 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,821 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202627 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,786 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013 13 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,566 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 13 Jun 202629 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,154 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2011 13 Jun 202619 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,967 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,318 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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SW05HLE was registered on 2005-07-29
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