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EA05 UCJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,584 mi
Last recorded173,584 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 UCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 173,584 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 173,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 166,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 154,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 140,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 140,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits co,hc to high please see printouts (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 126,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 124,688 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 123,367 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 106,750 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 106,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,152 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 82,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,374 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 43,341 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,872 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 UCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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