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EA05 BTE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,935 mi
Last recorded92,935 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 92,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Strut mount bearing slightly seized

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Strut mount bearing slightly seized

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 92,216 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount bearing slightly seized

Fail 8 Aug 2025 92,216 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount bearing slightly seized

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 90,239 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,478 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 86,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,259 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,604 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 82,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,083 miles

engine managment light indicating a fault

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,894 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 3 Apr 2018 75,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,649 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,231 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 69,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,602 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,099 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,088 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,070 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished on outer side wall

offside rear tyre perrished on outer side wall

Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished on outer side wall

offside rear tyre perrished on outer side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,656 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 49,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,644 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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EA05 BTE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EA05 BTE, 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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EA05 BTE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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