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EF05 CVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,766 mi
Last recorded75,766 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 CVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 75,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 75,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 71,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 63,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 50,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 34,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 25,891 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 3 May 2012 25,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 9 May 2011 21,022 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 17,935 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 16,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,295 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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EF05 CVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF05 CVJ, 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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EF05 CVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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