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EA55 FHT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,113 mi
Last recorded40,113 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 40,113 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 40,113 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 36,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 36,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 33,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks inner and outer edges,no cord exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 33,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks inner and outer edges,no cord exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 31,459 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 31,459 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 29,315 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,146 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,870 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 27,870 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 26,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,901 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,768 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,360 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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EA55 FHT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EA55 FHT, 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 EA55 FHT registered?

EA55 FHT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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