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EA05 VFO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,301 miles

Coil spring corroded x3 both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 73,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded x3 both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 72,059 miles

Coil spring corroded x3 both rears and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured x3 n/s/r, o/s/r and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 68,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,529 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,285 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,756 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 41,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,743 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 37,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 33,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear outer side wall perished

offside front outer side wall perished

offside rear outer side wall perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,338 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

offside and neraside rear tyres cracking up on outer egdes

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,064 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake pads worn low

outer skin rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 25,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine oil leaks

front brake pads worn low

outer skin rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 21,186 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,491 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 15,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,823 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 VFO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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