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CE05 EVR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,069 mi
Last recorded79,069 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 79,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 67,624 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 63,851 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 62,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle & rear system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops missing

Rear Crash bar & boot floor damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 62,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle & rear system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust retaining nut missing, but secure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops missing

Rear Crash bar & boot floor damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 56,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,635 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 48,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2017 42,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,350 miles

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,130 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,967 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 18,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,803 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 EVR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

CE05 EVR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is CE05 EVR safe to buy?

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