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CE05 XRV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,989 mi
Last recorded57,989 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,989 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box bracket broken system still supported

backbox outer skin deteriorated

center box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 11 Dec 2019 57,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

backbox outer skin deteriorated

center box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,587 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2017 40,109 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 33,506 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 20,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 16,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,548 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 9 Jun 2010 14,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 1 May 2009 12,438 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,965 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 XRV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

CE05 XRV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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