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EX05 UBR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,578 mi
Last recorded110,578 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UBR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,578 miles

Central Rear High level rear brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 110,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Middle silencer slight leak

Central Rear High level rear brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear silencer outer skin slightly loose

Pass 13 Nov 2018 107,813 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2018 107,808 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,143 miles

Nearside WaShEr JeT nOt WoRkInG

Fail 9 Nov 2017 97,143 miles

Nearside WaShEr JeT nOt WoRkInG

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,148 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2015 81,384 miles

nearside sill has damage

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 81,384 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside sill has damage

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,754 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 59,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,846 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,680 miles

rear wiper blade split at ends

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 UBR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

EX05 UBR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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