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EK05 CWR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,968 mi
Last recorded109,968 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 109,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,824 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 105,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 102,842 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 102,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,018 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,710 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,649 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 80,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear eghaust slight blow and outer skin corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 80,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear eghaust slight blow and outer skin corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 14 Oct 2017 76,651 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inners (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 64,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,165 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,760 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 43,595 miles

power steering ?

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,637 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 40,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,584 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 18,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,892 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 CWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CWR, 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 EK05 CWR registered?

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

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