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CW05 EWE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,207 mi
Last recorded82,207 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 EWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 82,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,412 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 EWE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EWE, 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 EWE registered?

CW05 EWE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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