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EK05 UGN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,922 mi
Last recorded122,922 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 122,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,253 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 105,681 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 105,681 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

centre and rear box outer skin corrded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

offside front brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear/corrosion evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,069 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2017 79,061 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,411 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear wheel binding slightly.

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2013 48,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,529 miles

offside front tyre perishing. 185/60/15

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear and perishing.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,134 miles

front tyres and offside rear tyres perishing around tread and walls. 185/60/15

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,174 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,786 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 UGN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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