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EK55 SVT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

74,730 mi
Last recorded74,730 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 74,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front slight oil leak engine advise repair

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,425 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,435 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 50,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,402 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 49,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,071 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 48,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system ,middle box has a slight leak of gases,also rear rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,041 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2015 43,041 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2014 40,425 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 40,425 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 36,953 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 36,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 33,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has age cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2012 33,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres have uneven wear

Nearside rear tyre has cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,429 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2011 29,429 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,992 miles

Front wipers split.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,188 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 22,188 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,114 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front headlamps and rear position lamps were pulsating slightly at time of test

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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EK55 SVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 EK55 SVT, 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 EK55 SVT registered?

EK55 SVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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