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EA05 VEL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,536 mi
Last recorded53,536 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 53,536 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,662 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 48,662 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,783 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 47,783 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,726 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 46,726 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,566 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges, tyres devoid of tread on edges

Fail 13 Nov 2017 41,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn inner edges, tyres devoid of tread on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,390 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2016 39,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,595 miles

Both rear tyres slightly showing perish cracking

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,291 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 26,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,964 miles

all 4 tyres show sidewall scuffing and slight perish cracking

rear silencer in poor condition

screen wash fliud severely contaminated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,925 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,774 miles

metal object imbedded in tread on o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,403 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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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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