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EK05 OCG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 90,385 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2024 84,375 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2024 84,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central stop lamp inoperative

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,436 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 60,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 47,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,731 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 17,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,966 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 15,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 14,173 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,290 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 10,607 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 8,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 7,075 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 OCG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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