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BT05 EVU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,656 mi
Last recorded71,656 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,656 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning S (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,641 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 71,641 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 65,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 58,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,955 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 50,947 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 29 May 2014 49,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

rear back box corroded (not blowing)

Fail 29 May 2014 49,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear back box corroded (not blowing)

Fail 24 May 2013 47,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded (not blowing)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated (cracking)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 24 May 2013 47,010 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded (not blowing)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated (cracking)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 24 May 2012 44,279 miles

some corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 23 May 2011 39,573 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 33,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 20,007 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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BT05 EVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BT05 EVU, 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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BT05 EVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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