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CF05 ADO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,009 mi
Last recorded77,009 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 ADO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 77,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 77,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 70,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,059 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished due to age but no excessive play.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 61,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished due to age but no excessive play.

Rear exhaust clap loose

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 52,161 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 48,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and smooth inner edge nearly to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and smooth inner edge nearly to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,608 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 35,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,254 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,672 miles

rear exhaust box

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,316 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,514 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,267 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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CF05 ADO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CF05 ADO, 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 CF05 ADO registered?

CF05 ADO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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