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CW05 EHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,066 mi
Last recorded94,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 EHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,066 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,414 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front windscreen chipped centre of the screen

Nearside Front tyre getting close to limit

Offside Front seatbelt as a slight cut

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2019 91,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front windscreen chipped centre of the screen

Nearside Front tyre getting close to limit

Offside Front seatbelt as a slight cut

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,208 miles

front and rear sub frames and suspension components - corroded.

front brake discs pitted.

n/s/f tyre has a screw in tread.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,208 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front and rear sub frames and suspension components - corroded.

front brake discs pitted.

n/s/f tyre has a screw in tread.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,844 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 21 Oct 2015 74,167 miles

Centre exhaust corroding

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2015 74,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre exhaust corroding

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,861 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,861 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,706 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,706 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 66,763 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 66,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 14 May 2012 55,826 miles

front brake discs are deteriated

wear evident in n/s/r wheel bearing. recommend renewal

Fail 14 May 2012 55,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are deteriated

wear evident in n/s/r wheel bearing. recommend renewal

Pass 11 May 2011 48,559 miles

both rear brake hoses have corrosion evident on ferrules

oil sump pan is heavily corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 48,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear brake hoses have corrosion evident on ferrules

oil sump pan is heavily corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 37,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 14,703 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 EHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EHZ, 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 EHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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