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EJ05 PSU

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,443 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,768 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 79,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,344 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 67,318 miles

both front tyres slight worn on edges

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 17 May 2012 62,424 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper blade bent

Pass 17 May 2012 62,424 miles

EML light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper blade bent

Pass 11 May 2011 54,775 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 45,246 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 9 May 2009 36,875 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2008 25,468 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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EJ05 PSU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PSU, 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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EJ05 PSU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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