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EN05 XTV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 XTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 91,647 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 91,647 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,771 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 15 Aug 2024 85,515 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 85,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 85,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,262 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 81,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 67,137 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 67,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 65,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,744 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 63,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2015 59,439 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 54,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 54,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 47,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 42,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 36,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 30,517 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,134 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,181 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 XTV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

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

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