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ST05 CYE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,603 mi
Last recorded54,603 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,603 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 54,549 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,287 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 40,758 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 40,758 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 37,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 34,492 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 25 May 2017 34,492 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located wrong spring been fitted at some point (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 May 2016 31,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel binding on slightly

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut munting (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 May 2016 31,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure cv boot insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel binding on slightly

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut munting (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2015 29,274 miles

Oil leak

nearside front strut incorrectly seated in hub

Pass 27 May 2014 26,645 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 26 May 2014 26,645 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 May 2013 22,365 miles

advise o/s/r tyre showing deteriation on side wall

Fail 28 May 2013 22,365 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/r tyre showing deteriation on side wall

Pass 28 May 2012 19,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2011 14,368 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 14,369 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2010 10,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 7,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,568 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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ST05 CYE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CYE, 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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ST05 CYE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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