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RA05 EJV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,113 mi
Last recorded127,113 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 EJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,442 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 117,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,493 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake low effort

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,407 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 86,243 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 77,859 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 77,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 69,217 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 69,217 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 59,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres worn,, rear wiperblade split

Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,847 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres worn,, rear wiperblade split

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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RA05 EJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RA05 EJV, 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 RA05 EJV registered?

RA05 EJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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