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CW05 AFE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,681 mi
Last recorded104,681 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 104,681 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in waxoyl

Pass 9 Apr 2025 100,090 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 100,090 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 97,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slightly cracking

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering slightly heavy on lock to lock check turning left- advise further investigation

Fail 10 Apr 2024 97,017 miles

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

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slightly cracking

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,262 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,770 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,052 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,244 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 60,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,051 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,051 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,509 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 42,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 34,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,691 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 26,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,808 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 20,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,314 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 14,895 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008

n/s door mirror damaged not able to get full adjustment due to damaged

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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CW05 AFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CW05 AFE, 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 CW05 AFE registered?

CW05 AFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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