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CW05 JGU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,707 mi
Last recorded112,707 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,707 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 112,704 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 110,371 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 110,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,802 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 107,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 105,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 105,902 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,996 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 102,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 101,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2018 101,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,820 miles

Centre stop lamp innop

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear and front indicator bulbs faded

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front and n/s rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,820 miles

Centre stop lamp innop

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear and front indicator bulbs faded

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front and n/s rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,134 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust middle box corroded

front reg. plate deteriorated and loose

offside front tyre perished and punctured

offside wiper poor

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded and blowing slightly

exhaust back box mounting missing due to corrosion

exhaust middle box corroded

front reg. plate deteriorated and loose

offside front tyre perished and punctured

offside wiper poor

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated and rear mounting snapped

noise from belt/pulley area

Fail 29 Jun 2013 71,501 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated and rear mounting snapped

noise from belt/pulley area

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear tyre deteriorated and nail in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,422 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,940 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,897 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 JGU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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