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CE05 EWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,025 mi
Last recorded112,025 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,025 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMP STOPS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 109,503 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 107,897 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 107,896 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 104,707 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 101,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 97,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 97,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2019 91,247 miles

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Fail 23 May 2019 91,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,889 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2017 77,933 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2016 70,620 miles

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,601 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven and slightly out of shape

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2014 54,996 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 47,627 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 May 2012 41,311 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s wipers split clear screen ok

Fail 23 May 2012 41,311 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s wipers split clear screen ok

Pass 27 May 2011 34,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 28,509 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,496 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,188 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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CE05 EWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE05 EWJ, 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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CE05 EWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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