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EG05 CPY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,052 mi
Last recorded40,052 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has split in tread

nearside wiper blade worn and split

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside wiper blade worn and split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 40,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has split in tread

nearside wiper blade worn and split

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside wiper blade worn and split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 27,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,080 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 23,080 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,377 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,555 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 CPY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CPY, 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 CPY registered?

EG05 CPY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is EG05 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 CPY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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