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SW05XPA
2005 CITROEN C3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration SW05XPA
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,570 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,276 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,510 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear and offside rear bump stops missing
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Central exhaust box damaged
16 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust box damaged
- Nearside Rear and offside rear bump stops missing
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,293 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018 6 Jun 202618 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Central exhaust cover hanging off
1 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,558 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,921 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202629 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,898 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202612 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,341 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,986 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013 6 Jun 20266 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,274 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,060 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,108 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 17,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,331 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009 6 Jun 202613 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,331 MI
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SW05XPA was registered on 2005-03-01
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