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CU05 UGZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,095 mi
Last recorded103,095 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 UGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,095 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 93,534 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 81,549 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,292 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 76,292 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,031 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,939 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,381 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,834 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,997 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 5,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,130 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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CU05 UGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CU05 UGZ, 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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CU05 UGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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