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EG05 AWU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,071 mi
Last recorded134,071 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 AWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 134,071 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 126,615 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 126,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 119,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2 - 3 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front headlamp condensated

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2020 119,156 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All four (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2 - 3 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front headlamp condensated

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,078 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

blow on exhaust

exhaust mount broken but still supported

front brake disc rusty on edge

Fail 4 Jun 2019 112,076 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

blow on exhaust

exhaust mount broken but still supported

front brake disc rusty on edge

Fail 30 May 2019 112,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyres periushed

Pass 12 May 2017 93,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1x rear hangers insecure (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

offside rear outer sill weak

Fail 12 May 2017 93,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1x rear hangers insecure (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

offside rear outer sill weak

Pass 13 May 2016 89,777 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear outer sill weak

Fail 13 May 2016 89,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear outer sill weak

Pass 16 May 2015 79,380 miles

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

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

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 28 May 2014 71,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,606 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,440 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,001 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,263 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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EG05 AWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EG05 AWU, 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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EG05 AWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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