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EG05 CGX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,137 mi
Last recorded42,137 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 42,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 41,610 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded badly but not blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,567 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,179 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,393 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear exhaust silencer has some corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,472 miles

rear exhaust box rusty?

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,320 miles

all tyres starting to crack up outer side walls

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,268 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 29,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,503 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,700 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 25,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,897 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 CGX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EG05 CGX, 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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What year was EG05 CGX registered?

EG05 CGX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is EG05 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 CGX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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