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RE05 ULB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,746 mi
Last recorded90,746 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,746 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,338 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 87,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,779 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hiviz unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,779 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hiviz unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,603 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,886 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,368 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,450 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,471 miles

all tyres looked perished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 12,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,347 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,815 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 10,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE05 ULB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE05 ULB, 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 RE05 ULB registered?

RE05 ULB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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