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CW05 JGO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,028 mi
Last recorded123,028 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 JGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 123,028 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 114,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 106,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 106,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 96,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 87,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 76,794 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 76,794 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 63,569 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 63,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 45,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 35,554 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

metal stiffener behind rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,541 miles

3mm on near side front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

slight misting of off side headlamp

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 JGO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JGO, 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 JGO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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