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EJ05 FCE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,558 mi
Last recorded84,558 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 FCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,558 miles

both front tyres,wearing outer wall,175/65r14,advise to carry-out wheel alignment

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,200 miles

both rear tyres puntures 175/65r14

Fail 12 Mar 2016 81,200 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres puntures 175/65r14

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,152 miles

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin,but no leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked,outer wall 175/65r14

near side front tyre,wearing outer wall

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,but no leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked,outer wall 175/65r14

near side front tyre,wearing outer wall

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,but no leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,825 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 48,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,313 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 43,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,414 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 39,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,797 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 22,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 FCE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ05 FCE, 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 EJ05 FCE registered?

EJ05 FCE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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