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EF05 CVO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,663 mi
Last recorded125,663 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 CVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 125,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 123,364 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition and only just met requirement/requires attention

Pass 26 May 2021 121,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 120,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 120,435 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hangars Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 118,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 112,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 106,508 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 96,152 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 96,152 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 82,144 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 82,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 69,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 59,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2012 51,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 May 2011 44,120 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,566 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,360 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 CVO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CVO, 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 CVO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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