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CV05 RHO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,519 mi
Last recorded87,519 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 RHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 87,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle attachments - both sides (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S slightly slow reacting (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 May 2018 87,519 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle attachments - both sides (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S slightly slow reacting (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front top mount has slight roughness

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front top mount has slight roughness

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 73,054 miles

Offside Front brake binding slight

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorasted

Fail 19 May 2016 73,054 miles

Offside Front brake binding slight

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorasted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,288 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 57,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,569 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,318 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,524 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,550 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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CV05 RHO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV05 RHO, 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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CV05 RHO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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