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CW05 CYF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,059 mi
Last recorded89,059 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 89,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside and all suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,742 miles

- Underbody, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Central Rear Lower - Bumper crash bar corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,285 miles

- All road wheels (steel) corroding (attention recommended)

- Exhaust muffler corroded

- Steering rack noise

- Suspension, chassis, underbody and drive train components have varied stages of hard corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front - NS/OS strut tower top bearings noisy

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - NS/OS oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corroded friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corroded friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 72,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - Union/pipe at brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

- All road wheels (steel) corroding (attention recommended)

- Exhaust muffler corroded

- Steering rack noise

- Suspension, chassis, underbody and drive train components have varied stages of hard corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front - NS/OS strut tower top bearings noisy

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - NS/OS oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corroded friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corroded friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 72,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,263 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 72,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 72,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2019 72,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 72,086 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 72,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 70,590 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 70,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 67,528 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 67,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 62,562 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 62,562 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 59,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,223 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 56,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 43,482 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,571 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 37,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,356 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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CW05 CYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CYF, 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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CW05 CYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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