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ET05 UZO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,398 mi
Last recorded110,398 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,398 miles

o/s outer sill section damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2018 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

o/s outer sill section damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,605 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 104,605 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed cant release belt (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,300 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

OIL LEAK UNKNOWN

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKED

Fail 3 Aug 2016 99,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT PIPE SPLIT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed BRAKE HOSE INSECURE AND SLIGHTLY CHAFED (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate BULB VERRY DIM (1.1.C.1e)

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

OIL LEAK UNKNOWN

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKED

Pass 25 Jul 2015 93,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,008 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,108 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 3 Aug 2012 61,108 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear exhaust box corroded

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,167 miles

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

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

front discs worn

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,865 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 43,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,578 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,909 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 UZO 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 68.8%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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