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ET05 FUE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,682 mi
Last recorded58,682 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,682 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,004 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,700 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,385 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Whine from auxiliary drive belt area.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 49,385 miles

Offside Side repeater not working One piece unit. (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb 501. (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Possible puncture. Recommend check. ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19". Nearside 18" wiper blade split. (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Whine from auxiliary drive belt area.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,229 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,906 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 41,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Jan 2013 26,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,013 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,921 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,686 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,719 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,471 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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ET05 FUE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET05 FUE, 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 ET05 FUE registered?

ET05 FUE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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