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EF05 EPV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 104,396 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 104,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 93,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,939 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,140 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 75,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,554 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S headlamp has condensation on lense

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,989 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 45,989 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,650 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,437 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 EPV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EPV, 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 EF05 EPV registered?

EF05 EPV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is EF05 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 EPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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