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CA05 CAE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,746 mi
Last recorded55,746 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 55,746 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated, and N/S beam started to be affected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake/wheel binding on slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on tread and has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle, and suspension arms showing corrosion to them, but not excessive

Rear Both brake hose ferules corroded, just age related

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded, but not blowing

Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,098 miles

Brake pedal grip missing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 55,098 miles

Brake pedal grip missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,568 miles

Centre Rear brake lamp not all bulbs are working

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear brake lamp not all bulbs are working

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear lamp has condensation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil warning lamp on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 43,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,457 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,228 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 12,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 22,413 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 22,413 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,598 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 16,207 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 16,207 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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CA05 CAE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CA05 CAE, 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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CA05 CAE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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