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CE55 TOV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,317 mi
Last recorded64,317 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 TOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 64,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,913 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s number plate lamp work but dim

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,959 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s number plate lamp work but dim

Pass 3 May 2014 42,016 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 42,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,469 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 24,734 miles

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

front brake pads appear worn low

n/side rear tyre slight mishaped

Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,734 miles

front brake pads appear worn low

n/side rear tyre slight mishaped

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,776 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly and outer wall has small cuts

Fail 26 Oct 2009 16,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,514 miles

offside rear indicator very faded in colour

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 TOV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE55 TOV, 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 CE55 TOV registered?

CE55 TOV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is CE55 TOV safe to buy?

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