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EF05 EPA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 80,762 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,829 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 77,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,870 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,394 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,113 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,179 miles

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

bonnet catch deterated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,212 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 49,212 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,995 miles

cracks on offside front and both rear tyres.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cracks on front and rear tyres.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks on front and rear tyres.

cut on nearside front and rear tyres outer wall.

exhaust silencer partly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 41,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks on front and rear tyres.

cut on nearside front and rear tyres.

exhaust silencer partly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,756 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

sidewalls on all 4 tyres are splitting

wipers smearing glass

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,187 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,187 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,364 miles

Offside & nearside wiper blades worn/split.

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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EF05 EPA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 EF05 EPA, 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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EF05 EPA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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