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EK05 NNH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,152 mi
Last recorded115,152 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 NNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,152 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

conditions wet during test

Fail 9 Dec 2025 115,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

conditions wet during test

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,182 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 110,179 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 106,738 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,924 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 102,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 96,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,333 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 92,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,034 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 86,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 84,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,005 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 82,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,101 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cracks to sidewalls/tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,582 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,867 miles

offside rear tyre has weather cracks on sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,342 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,031 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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EK05 NNH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NNH, 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 EK05 NNH registered?

EK05 NNH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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