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ExpiredMileage
53,536 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlight lenses deteriorated
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs show wear and should be replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Both front tyres worn inner edges, tyres devoid of tread on edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front tyres worn inner edges, tyres devoid of tread on edges
Rear silencer in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer in poor condition
Both front lower ball joints have damaged dust covers
Front brakes noisey when testing on RBT, strongly advise wheels off inspection
N/S mirror glass broken
Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Both rear tyres slightly showing perish cracking
Rear silencer in poor condition
both rear and n/s/f tyres all show some scuffing and some perish cracking
n/s mirror glass damaged
rear silencer in poor condition
screen wash fluid contaminated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4 tyres show sidewall scuffing and slight perish cracking
rear silencer in poor condition
screen wash fliud severely contaminated
all 4 tyres show sidewall scuffing and slight perish cracking
rear silencer in poor condition
screen wash fliud severely contaminated
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
metal object imbedded in tread on o/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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EA05 VEL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 EA05 VEL, 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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EA05 VEL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.
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