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EK05 VHA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,711 mi
Last recorded59,711 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 57,377 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,882 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 55,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,175 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 54,175 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,919 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,013 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 36,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,548 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,495 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,916 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 9,686 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 VHA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

EK05 VHA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EK05 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 VHA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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