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EG05 COA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 COA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 88,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,581 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 80,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,550 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 71,550 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 64,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 17 May 2018 58,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 54,465 miles

front discs and pads

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,862 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and corroding. (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken coil spring dislocated and broken. (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and corroding. (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,119 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,840 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,092 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,576 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,471 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 COA 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 78.9%.

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 COA, 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 COA registered?

EG05 COA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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