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CE05 VWG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,210 mi
Last recorded88,210 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,210 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlights discoloured

Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,685 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage front number plate

slight deterioation to rear number plate

Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,685 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage front number plate

slight deterioation to rear number plate

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,357 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs corroaded on inside edges

front wiper blades split

offside rear wheel bearing is noisey

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 29,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,623 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 VWG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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