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CE05 EWL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,406 mi
Last recorded71,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 71,406 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,574 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 69,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 69,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear of chassis and components rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside outer sill damaged

both rear bump stops incomplete

rear box outer skin peeling

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,942 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,231 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 52,231 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,686 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Outer sill damaged

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear slight noise from wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,024 miles

cuts , damage in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,540 miles

nearsude front tyre has damage in outer wall

offside front tyre inner wall has light rub marks

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,703 miles

all four tyres wearing low on 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,684 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,928 miles

large dent in nedarside front wing

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,799 miles

large dent in nearside front wing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,683 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 EWL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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