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EJ05 PUF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,866 miles

Offside Front tyre inner tread damaged

corrosion appearing to offside outer sill

Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,736 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,084 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,660 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 96,659 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,136 miles

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 12 Jan 2016 93,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,700 miles

Offside headlamp condensated

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,060 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tyre is close to the 2mm wear bars

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is close to the 2mm wear bars

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,463 miles

Nearside front light assembly has water within the unit

Nearside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,581 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,450 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 PUF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

EJ05 PUF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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