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RV05 UFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,122 mi
Last recorded60,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,122 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Exhaust generally deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre unevenly worn

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 60,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Exhaust generally deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre unevenly worn

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,383 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 52,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,695 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriated but not blowing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre and rear exhaust deteriated but not blowing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 44,190 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,058 miles

Rear tyres cracking,N/S/R close to legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osf wiper blade splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing but chords not visible at time of test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 23,684 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing but chords not visible at time of test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,007 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,980 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Wear and feathering to both front tyres

Fail 16 Feb 2009 14,980 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wear and feathering to both front tyres

Fail 10 Mar 2008 11,823 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,823 miles

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

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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RV05 UFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV05 UFJ, 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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RV05 UFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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