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EK05 CWN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,497 mi
Last recorded60,497 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,497 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both appear dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements sticking on after application of brake (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 60,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both appear dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements sticking on after application of brake (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 58,381 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,931 miles

Slight knocking noise on n/s/f wheel when spun

Fail 13 Mar 2018 55,931 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Both (1.2.1e)

Oil leak around sump area

Slight knocking noise on n/s/f wheel when spun

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre starting to crack outersidewall

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Slight oil leak around sump area

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,023 miles

n\s\r tyre side wall scuffed no cords visible

Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,683 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 46,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,609 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 34,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,217 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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EK05 CWN 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 65%.

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 EK05 CWN, 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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EK05 CWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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