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ET05 UXN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,158 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 95,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,604 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 87,722 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 87,722 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,372 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,509 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,471 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,209 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,290 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,878 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 24,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,451 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,441 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 UXN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

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

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