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EJ05 XSE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2026 98,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated and 1 x securing mount

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2025 89,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges - on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has travel

power steering slightly heavy

spanner light illuminating

Fail 2 Sep 2025 89,089 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges - on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread

Offside Front Position lamp not working poor connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has travel

power steering slightly heavy

spanner light illuminating

Pass 9 Sep 2024 78,795 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Fail 5 Sep 2024 78,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside - 165/70r14 offside - 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,735 miles

Exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorating

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

oil residue around engine area

Fail 8 Sep 2023 67,735 miles

Exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorating

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

oil residue around engine area

Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 46,346 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 27 Sep 2021 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/70/14 Nearside 175/65/14 offside (5.2.3 (b))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight deformation on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 20,519 miles

Extra large clip on interior mirror fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 20,025 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 19,635 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 18,169 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 17,193 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 17,193 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,174 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 May 2009 12,998 miles

Both front wiper blades slight splits at edges ok at this time

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 May 2008 10,854 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 XSE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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