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EK05 CVU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,812 mi
Last recorded114,812 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,812 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 114,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STRONG ADVISORY (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,121 miles

Offside Rear body damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 111,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear body damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needed soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2021 105,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needed soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 98,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,604 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 87,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,332 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,400 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 56,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 56,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,667 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 40,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,387 miles

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

wiper blade split

Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,883 miles

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

passenger wiper split

Fail 2 Nov 2012 23,483 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,541 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 13,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,961 miles

Offside front tyre perished & splitting.

Offside rear tyre perished & splitting.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 10,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre perished & splitting.

Offside rear tyre perished & splitting.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 9,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 7,325 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR WIPERS SPLITING UP

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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EK05 CVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK05 CVU, 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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EK05 CVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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