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R5 JEV

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,972 mi
Last recorded18,972 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 JEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,972 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low and sidewalls perishing

front and rear brake hose,ferrules corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,987 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low and the sidewalls perishing

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,364 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 10 Oct 2012 16,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 12,085 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,800 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 9,800 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 7,643 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 7,643 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R5 JEV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R5 JEV, 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 R5 JEV registered?

R5 JEV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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