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EG05 CSX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,259 mi
Last recorded143,259 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 143,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Also Outer & Inner Shoulders Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Outer & Inner Shoulders Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 143,259 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Also Outer & Inner Shoulders Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Outer & Inner Shoulders Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 136,380 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 136,380 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 127,449 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 120,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,087 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 108,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,573 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,449 miles

rear wiper blade split at ends

Fail 4 Aug 2009 22,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear wiper blade split at ends

right hand wiper blade split at ends

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,299 miles

left hand wiper blade slit at ends

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 CSX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSX, 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 CSX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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