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CN05 UWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

103,569 mi
Last recorded103,569 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 UWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 103,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill between A and B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/6515 deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slick,nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,659 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on edges

engine sump getting very rusty

front subframe very rusty in places

n/s o/s rear chassis rusty

n/s o/s rear quadrants / chassis very rusty

oil leak

rear exhaust box and strap badly corroding

slight condensation n/s headlamp

slight play and knock in steering

Fail 2 Oct 2020 101,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres starting to get low on edges

engine sump getting very rusty

front subframe very rusty in places

n/s o/s rear chassis rusty

n/s o/s rear quadrants / chassis very rusty

oil leak

rear exhaust box and strap badly corroding

slight condensation n/s headlamp

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,119 miles

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating quite badly

slight dampness o/s rear shocker

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2019 98,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust either (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly deteriorated and split to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating quite badly

slight dampness o/s rear shocker

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,639 miles

both rear tyres badly deteriorating and splitting in tread

n/s o/s rear chassis rusty

o/s front tyre badly deteriorating and splitting in tread also getting low on inner edge

oil leak

rear coil springs very rusty

rear exhaust box badly corroding and deteriorating

slight dampness o/s rear shocker

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres badly deteriorating and splitting in tread

n/s o/s rear chassis rusty

o/s front tyre badly deteriorating and splitting in tread also getting low on inner edge

oil leak

rear coil springs very rusty

rear exhaust box badly corroding and deteriorating

slight dampness o/s rear shocker

Pass 28 Jan 2017 88,102 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2017 88,102 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 83,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 81,903 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 24 Jan 2015 81,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,834 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,753 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,874 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,610 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,781 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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CN05 UWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CN05 UWJ, 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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CN05 UWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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