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CW05 CHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,941 mi
Last recorded122,941 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 CHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 122,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside/nearside (both) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 118,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 115,483 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 103,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 100,772 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed slightly

Fail 13 May 2016 100,770 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt frayed slightly

Fail 28 May 2015 94,572 miles

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

eye level brake light inop.

Pass 28 May 2015 94,572 miles

eye level brake light inop.

Pass 29 May 2014 90,645 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 90,645 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 85,892 miles

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

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

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

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

engine misfire

Fail 28 May 2013 85,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine misfire

Pass 14 May 2012 79,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,692 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 73,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 69,101 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 69,101 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 63,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 58,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 CHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CHZ, 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 CHZ registered?

CW05 CHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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