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EG05 CHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,802 mi
Last recorded102,802 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,802 miles

E.m.L Is On.

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

Nearside Front Tyre, Has Cut In Outter Sidewall. Advise.

Nearside Front Tyre, Inner & Outter Shoulders Bald.

Nearside Rear Minor Damage Close To Jacking Point.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm. 185/60H15.

Offside Front Tyre, Inner Shoulder Bald.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 102,802 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

E.m.L Is On.

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

Nearside Front Tyre, Has Cut In Outter Sidewall. Advise.

Nearside Front Tyre, Inner & Outter Shoulders Bald.

Nearside Rear Minor Damage Close To Jacking Point.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm. 185/60H15.

Offside Front Tyre, Inner Shoulder Bald.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,875 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 98,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,880 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting

engine warning lamp on

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Aug 2013 87,145 miles

E.M.L warning lamp on

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 8 Aug 2013 87,145 miles

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

E.M.L warning lamp on

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,429 miles

Air bag light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 78,429 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Air bag light on

Bonnet release interior leaver broken

Engine managment light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,775 miles

Bonnet release lever broken.

Damage to Nearside sill.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 67,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release lever broken.

Damage to Nearside sill.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,959 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R slightly out of shape due to distorted wheel 185/60/15

N/S/R wheel slightly distorted

bonnet pull handle broken

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,177 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn & split.

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 57,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front wiper blades worn & split.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 47,405 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 47,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 CHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 CHJ, 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 CHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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