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EY55 CVE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,056 mi
Last recorded86,056 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 CVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 84,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,208 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,699 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 74,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 73,466 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,161 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,313 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,594 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

upper stop light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,644 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 37,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,794 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,108 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,450 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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EY55 CVE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EY55 CVE, 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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EY55 CVE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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