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RK05 CDE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,022 mi
Last recorded88,022 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 CDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,135 miles

exhaust back box rusty

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 81,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust back box rusty

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,777 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,384 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,183 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,584 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front brakes binding

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,827 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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RK05 CDE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RK05 CDE, 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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RK05 CDE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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