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05C22597

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,628 mi
Last recorded36,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration05C22597
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,628 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 36,628 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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05C22597 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 05C22597, 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 05C22597 registered?

05C22597 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is 05C22597 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05C22597 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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