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EN05 SWV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,368 mi
Last recorded108,368 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 108,368 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 108,368 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,681 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 102,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 100,519 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,577 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,961 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,341 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet cable stretched

cracks in tread of rear tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2016 91,259 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet cable stretched

cracks in tread of rear tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,057 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 78,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,704 miles

exhaust tailpipe outer layer corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,349 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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EN05 SWV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

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

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