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2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,469 mi
Last recorded119,469 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 119,469 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine uneven running

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,491 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,594 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,781 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,798 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 94,798 miles

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

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,644 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 78,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,688 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,022 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,902 miles

rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 47,068 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,906 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,394 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,512 miles

Bf wiper blades ends split

Check front pad condition

Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bf wiper blades ends split

Check front pad condition

Condensation in n s f headlamp

Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,585 miles

condensation in n/s h/lamp

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 EUR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EUR, 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 EUR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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