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EJ05 FBF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,413 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high nearside limit line (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn - ( Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement / cracked deteriorated worn - very slight movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective and front all worn - ( required soon ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrode / worn - ( required soon - pads uneven wear / worn ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Tread pattern visible over whole tread minimum depth required is 1.6 mm - ( both required soon / limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mounting defective / deteriorated - ( slight ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod has play / required soon - ( Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ) ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside both - ( required son ) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured and nearside both - ( required soon ) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly imbalance high uneven / rear service brake and parking brake - ( slight adjustment required - repair ) (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slight - ( and suspension - chassis - brakes / slight ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,187 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 57,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,692 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,691 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,901 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,629 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 41,629 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,013 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 May 2013 33,720 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 33,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,773 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,314 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,629 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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EJ05 FBF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ05 FBF, 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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EJ05 FBF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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