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EA05 DKF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,773 mi
Last recorded51,773 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 51,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 48,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 39,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 32,211 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre deteriorating small cracks around inner edges

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,828 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,302 miles

enginev bay covers and under body trays

Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,436 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 28 Mar 2018 28,436 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,098 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,498 miles

Nearside Front outside wall cracked

Offside Front outside wall cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,657 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls , advise replacement

Fail 27 Mar 2015 23,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls , advise replacement

Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,388 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 14,388 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,502 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 DKF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EA05 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

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

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