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ET05 UXL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,033 mi
Last recorded114,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 114,033 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

areas of exhaust pipework rusty

areas of rear chassis showing corrosion

both sides outer sills corroded on rear ends & n/s also damaged on front end

n/s/r light unit damaged

various suspension components inc rear beam showing corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2025 113,929 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

areas of exhaust pipework rusty

areas of rear chassis showing corrosion

both sides outer sills corroded on rear ends & n/s also damaged on front end

n/s/r light unit damaged

various suspension components inc rear beam showing corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 104,552 miles

exhaust is corroded

headlamp beam image is just legal

parking brake lever travel is high

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,696 miles

Front Headlamp lens Opaque, just passed test.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 93,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 93,525 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid bleed nipple leaking fluid.[DANGEROUSE] (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,369 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 89,369 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,797 miles

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

front indicators fading white

Fail 12 Jan 2019 78,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front indicators fading white

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,213 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing slightly and support bracket corroded/broken. (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,625 miles

Nearside Outer sill is damaged.

engine management light is on.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 67,622 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Outer sill is damaged.

engine management light is on.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 61,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,876 miles

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,266 miles

exhaust rear silencer is corroding.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear silencer is corroding.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,189 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 48,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,176 miles

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

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

Slight lateral movement @ steering wheel.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,694 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,406 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,477 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 UXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ET05 UXL, 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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ET05 UXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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