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CW05 EVL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,358 mi
Last recorded32,358 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 EVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,358 miles

Nearside Rear floor damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 32,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box badly corroded and breaking up (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear floor damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 31,892 miles

Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,426 miles

Advise rear exhaust (outer skin) deteriorating.

Pass 13 May 2015 28,689 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 26,683 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,981 miles

Advise, rear silencer slight corrosion outer skin.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,069 miles

Advise exhaust rear silencer for corrosion.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,412 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,452 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,228 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 EVL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

CW05 EVL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is CW05 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 EVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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