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EK05 VGU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,744 mi
Last recorded33,744 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 33,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 33,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 33,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 32,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 32,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,440 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 31,440 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside and nearside (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 31,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,291 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,604 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2016 26,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,137 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 21,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,251 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,352 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 VGU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

EK05 VGU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is EK05 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 VGU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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