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CF05 AUW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,945 mi
Last recorded44,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 AUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 44,945 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 40,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 29,251 miles

Both front hubs slightly corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 29,251 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front hubs slightly corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension rusting

Fail 17 Jun 2022 29,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear suspension rusting

Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components

Fail 21 Jun 2021 29,242 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,911 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,215 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,719 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s rear tyres cracking an walls

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,490 miles

Nearside Front and o/s discs rusting

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 21,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,192 miles

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

n/s and o/s front disc rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 12,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,137 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 AUW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 CF05 AUW, 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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CF05 AUW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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