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EF05 EPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,687 mi
Last recorded109,687 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 109,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 108,837 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system deteriorated and outer skin peeled off

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2016 108,837 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system deteriorated and outer skin peeled off

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 102,777 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 102,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,830 miles

rear box exhaust havey deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear box exhaust havey deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,132 miles

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 73,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,902 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2010 55,560 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,078 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,031 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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EF05 EPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF05 EPJ, 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 EPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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