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EJ05 PPU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,423 mi
Last recorded120,423 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 120,423 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 120,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 115,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 108,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play lower drop link ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remain (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 108,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play lower drop link ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remain (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 96,117 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 96,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 85,338 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 85,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2016 73,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 73,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 60,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 50,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,215 miles

Both front tyres perished & cracked slightly, o/s/almost on tread ware indicator, n/s/getting low.

Both rear tyres perished & quite badly cracked

Front brake pads look low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,504 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EJ05 PPU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EJ05 PPU, 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 EJ05 PPU registered?

EJ05 PPU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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