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EJ05 XSW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 64,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 57,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded / exhaust noisy - baffles (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment - worn / Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated linkage has play - slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 47,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,759 miles

Nearside Front indicator slightly pale

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 41,811 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 41,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 37,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2017 33,544 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 33,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2016 30,642 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 28,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 25,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 23,014 miles

Unable to inspect rear centre seatbelt due to seat cover

Fail 28 May 2013 23,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Unable to inspect rear centre seatbelt due to seat cover

Pass 31 May 2012 19,571 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,057 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre side walls are cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2011 17,057 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre side walls are cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,008 miles

n/s and o/s front wing indicator repeater lamps bulbs fadeing

n/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

noticeable wear front brake discs

o/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,142 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 XSW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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