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EA05 EYU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 108,421 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake discs rusted and pitted.

Middle and rear exhaust sections rusted and deteriorated.

Offside rear coil spring rusty.

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 108,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake discs rusted and pitted.

Middle and rear exhaust sections rusted and deteriorated.

Offside rear coil spring rusty.

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,789 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 70,589 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 19 Jun 2010 70,589 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,698 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 51,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 EYU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA05 EYU registered?

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

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