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EK05 VGP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,507 mi
Last recorded69,507 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,507 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 69,503 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 62,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 56,670 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 50,293 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 50,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,215 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS+OS. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With cuts not exposed to cords, Also cracked/perished. Further wear will result in M.O.T failure. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 37,212 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS+OS. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With cuts not exposed to cords, Also cracked/perished. Further wear will result in M.O.T failure. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,389 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,129 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,275 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,094 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,733 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 24,238 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,187 miles

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,347 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,417 miles

front brake pads not visible

rear ex box rusting started

Pass 1 May 2008 17,450 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 VGP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

EK05 VGP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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