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CE05 CWT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,315 mi
Last recorded130,315 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,315 miles

nsr tyre worn uneaven on inner edge

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 119,151 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

play in both front antiroll bar links

slight play in osf track rod end

Fail 19 Aug 2016 119,151 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

play in both front antiroll bar links

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight beam pattern weak (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 13 Aug 2015 106,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight beam pattern weak (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted up inside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,973 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK VERY SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F TRACK ROD END VERY SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 27 Aug 2013 82,758 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES MISSHAPED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F INNER STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,758 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES MISSHAPED

O/S/F INNER STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,794 miles

both rear tyres flat spotted

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

slight play in osf drop link

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,873 miles

Both frint brake discs coroded on inner surface

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and out edges

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,929 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,962 miles

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

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

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 CWT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CWT, 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 CE05 CWT registered?

CE05 CWT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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