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CE05 CWL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,363 mi
Last recorded108,363 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,363 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

moisture inside nearside headlamp

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 13 Jun 2015 108,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

moisture inside nearside headlamp

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front headlights have water droplets inside the lense

both side front tyres uneven worn across the tread width

o/s rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,061 miles

bonnet pull damaged but working

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f inner arch cover damaged

n/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 23 May 2011 55,399 miles

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

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

near side outer sill damaged

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 23 May 2011 55,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

near side outer sill damaged

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 14 May 2010 47,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 47,711 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,534 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,701 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 CWL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE05 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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