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EK05 ZHW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,875 mi
Last recorded32,875 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 32,875 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 32,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 30,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 27,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,835 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 25,555 miles

both headlights deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2019 24,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,327 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,845 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 22,845 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near/side front inner wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,374 miles

nail in n/side rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,844 miles

fuel cleaner advised

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,680 miles

small cracks in wall off all four tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,526 miles

all tyres show light wall cracks

Fail 19 Mar 2009 21,526 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres show light wall cracks

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,225 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 ZHW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

EK05 ZHW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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