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CW05 ESV

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 ESV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,994 miles

Offside inside floor excessive water

Radiator leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2023 86,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside inside floor excessive water

Radiator leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 86,231 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 79,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,380 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,741 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 58,670 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 23 May 2016 58,670 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

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

Pass 5 May 2015 50,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,145 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on non-measurable edges

reverse lamp does not work

Pass 20 May 2013 39,323 miles

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 39,323 miles

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

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 34,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 29,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers split but still clear screen

nearside & offside front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked on sidewalls advise replace

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 27 May 2011 29,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers split but still clear screen

nearside & offside front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked on sidewalls advise replace

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 17 May 2010 24,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 May 2009 18,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers noisy in operation

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 ESV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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