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CE55 TOA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,102 mi
Last recorded133,102 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 TOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 133,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rotten around rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole around rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rotten around rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 124,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti roll bar saddle bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bush cracked slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 124,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti roll bar saddle bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bush cracked slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,644 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,000 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,005 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,072 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 46,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,583 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted but not seriously weakened

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,108 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,121 miles

n/s wiper blade splitting

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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CE55 TOA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 CE55 TOA, 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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CE55 TOA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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