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EG05 CSY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,043 mi
Last recorded112,043 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2024 112,043 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 104,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2022 101,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 101,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,467 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit broken

Fail 17 Jul 2020 98,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit broken

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,425 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

both front headlights slightly deteriated

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,038 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 84,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 80,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,784 miles

Exhaust back box casing deteriorated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,670 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Fail 30 Aug 2012 75,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,366 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to get low and crack

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,239 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 32,239 miles

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

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 CSY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

EG05 CSY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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