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EA05 DKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,406 mi
Last recorded52,406 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 52,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 50,175 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 46,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2023 42,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 34,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 30,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,525 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 18,511 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,438 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 15,438 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 13,277 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,472 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,045 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,237 miles

All tyres starting to crack on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2012 11,237 miles

All tyres starting to crack on outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 10,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,461 miles

Front wipers splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,521 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 DKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 DKJ, 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 DKJ registered?

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

Is EA05 DKJ safe to buy?

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