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EK05 OCU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,590 mi
Last recorded73,590 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 73,590 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 73,590 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,301 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,957 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 72,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 72,626 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured various (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,383 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2022 72,383 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,847 miles

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

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2021 71,841 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,099 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 71,099 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,294 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to sills

Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,294 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,303 miles

front tyres perished and cracked

rear exhaust broken mount and outer skin becoming detached

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,003 miles

rear exhaust outer skin starting to seperate

Fail 18 Mar 2016 53,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust outer skin starting to seperate

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,330 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres perished and cracked n/s close to exposing cords

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,774 miles

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,955 miles

windscreen wipers slightly judder

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear fuel pipe clip broken

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 OCU 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 73.1%.

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 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 OCU registered?

EK05 OCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 OCU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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