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EK05 OCD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,615 mi
Last recorded125,615 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 125,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,559 miles

EXHAUST LEAK REAR

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

Front OIL LEAK

Nearside Front UPPER GEARBOX ARM LOOSE RESULTING IN NOISE

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 122,559 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin INJECTOR SEAL BLOWING (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

EXHAUST LEAK REAR

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

Front OIL LEAK

Nearside Front UPPER GEARBOX ARM LOOSE RESULTING IN NOISE

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 120,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

wheel fixings covered.

Fail 10 Apr 2024 120,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

wheel fixings covered.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 116,767 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 116,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,183 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 116,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

some smoke when revving , but does not exceed plate value of 2.52

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 106,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Seal Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp Condensated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,327 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 96,327 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,193 miles

rear bump stops missing.

rear exhaust box support bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,887 miles

nsr and osr bump stops missing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,184 miles

nsf wiper blade split at the end,nsr and osr bump stops missing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 74,184 miles

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

nsf wiper blade split at the end,nsr and osr bump stops missing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,857 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,823 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,201 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,455 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,353 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OCD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OCD, 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 OCD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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