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CE05 PHN

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,465 mi
Last recorded71,465 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 PHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2023 71,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill/inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner arch plastic damaged

Offside Front shock tower corroded

Offside Rear outer sill/inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 70,307 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill/inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner arch plastic damaged

Offside Front shock tower corroded

Offside Rear outer sill/inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,131 miles

Both front wipers appear quite poor at clearing the screen

Both sides, inner rear sills are corroding quite considerably, not currently structural

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,238 miles

Both front wiper blades are quite poor at clearing the screen

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,380 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front BUMPER HAS COLLISION

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 67,380 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front BUMPER HAS COLLISION

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,274 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 65,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone bottom ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake discs are considerably corroded on inner faces

N/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

N/s/r tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/s/r tyre appears to be out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor beam pattern from headlamps - product on lense

Fail 25 Oct 2017 62,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

poor beam pattern from headlamps - product on lense

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 59,326 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre bead damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,437 miles

rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,229 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,073 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,455 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front discs worn

Rear pads worn

Rear tyres worn

Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,455 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Front discs worn

Rear pads worn

Rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,262 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 PHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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