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EA05 BTF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,288 mi
Last recorded178,288 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 178,288 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 178,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 171,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 165,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 158,489 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 149,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 134,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 97,523 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Nearsiderear tyre has damage to outter sidewall.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,466 miles

condensation in nearside front headlight unit

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,777 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 BTF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EA05 BTF, 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 EA05 BTF registered?

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

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The MOT history for EA05 BTF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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