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EK05 UGO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 96,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 88,952 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 88,952 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 73,854 miles

Backbox deteriorated.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 73,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,755 miles

exhaust back box and middle box show signs of wear

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,047 miles

Exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,478 miles

Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,158 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 UGO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK05 UGO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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