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EK05 UWR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,060 mi
Last recorded67,060 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 67,060 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 67,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,343 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 59,343 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 59,304 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box strap corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,808 miles

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 58,808 miles

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,610 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 55,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,205 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 52,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,809 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,119 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 24,205 miles

both offside tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 29 May 2009 14,849 miles

both front tyres very deteriorated

both rear tyres very deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2008 19,730 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 UWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

EK05 UWR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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