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CE05 EXA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,592 mi
Last recorded94,592 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,592 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,775 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,389 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 74,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,927 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 73,927 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,762 miles

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED

Fail 3 Sep 2015 72,762 miles

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

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

slight lift in the n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

slight lift in the n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,077 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull handle loose

nsr tyre perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Sep 2013 67,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

bonnet pull handle loose

nsr tyre perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 9 May 2012 62,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

back box exaust corroded but not leaking at this point

Fail 8 May 2012 62,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

back box exaust corroded but not leaking at this point

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,799 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,372 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,934 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,698 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 17,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 EXA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

CE05 EXA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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