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CE05 CVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,827 mi
Last recorded138,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 138,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 138,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 135,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 135,847 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 135,056 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 129,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,939 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 117,939 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,460 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,935 miles

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,218 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Rear silencer badly corroded but not leaking.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,752 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 33,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,050 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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CE05 CVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE05 CVJ, 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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CE05 CVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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