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EX05 UBA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,664 mi
Last recorded136,664 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 136,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake bind

Rear exhaust is rusty

service and parking brake low efficiency

Fail 22 Mar 2017 136,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake bind

Rear exhaust is rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service and parking brake low efficiency

Pass 11 Mar 2016 134,692 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 134,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 130,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 121,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper blade slight split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

glow plug light staying on

n/s/f tyre small cut outer side wall

Fail 18 Feb 2013 111,630 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

glow plug light staying on

n/s/f tyre small cut outer side wall

Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,643 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,682 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,702 miles

front brake pads low- over 3/4 worn.

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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EX05 UBA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX05 UBA, 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 EX05 UBA registered?

EX05 UBA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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