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EJ55 VFR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,997 mi
Last recorded76,997 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 76,997 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,116 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all - front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,711 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

offside front tyre cracking on tread base

Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,309 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front & rear indicator bulbs faded - advise to replace

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,307 miles

Rear indicators - faded

headlamp beam patterns - poor

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,097 miles

clutch worn

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,746 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 63,746 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,161 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre as a nail in the tread

Pass 16 Dec 2017 57,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,147 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front window screen as a crack on lower part

Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,258 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen as a crack (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box strap broken but is still suported

Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,962 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

crack in screen not obstructing view

rear exhaust box support strap corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,669 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,466 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,202 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,555 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,004 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,199 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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EJ55 VFR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EJ55 VFR, 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 EJ55 VFR registered?

EJ55 VFR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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