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EN05 SVV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,628 mi
Last recorded80,628 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 80,628 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 80,626 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 78,064 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,798 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,161 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,502 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,909 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2011 33,909 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,943 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,388 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 16,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre badly kerbed

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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EN05 SVV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 EN05 SVV, 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 EN05 SVV registered?

EN05 SVV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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