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ST05 CGX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,548 mi
Last recorded148,548 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 CGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 148,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 139,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 128,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 117,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Fail 31 May 2017 117,914 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 26 May 2016 102,665 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 102,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,196 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 89,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 82,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,169 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,228 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,228 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

under body engine shield loose

Fail 4 Aug 2008 41,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

under body engine shield loose

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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ST05 CGX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST05 CGX, 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 ST05 CGX registered?

ST05 CGX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is ST05 CGX safe to buy?

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