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ET05 UZW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,551 mi
Last recorded114,551 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 114,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2023 114,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 107,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps projected beam image requirements only just met they will require machine polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cover damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2022 107,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps projected beam image requirements only just met they will require machine polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to ply exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 101,248 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,585 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 94,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,098 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,437 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 63,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,957 miles

r/exhaust silencer box detoriated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,814 miles

Passenger side wiper blade split.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,984 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,704 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 29,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,021 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 UZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 UZW registered?

ET05 UZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is ET05 UZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 UZW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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