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EO05 EFU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 EFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 97,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working Only works on nearside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tail light broken

Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear indicator lamp damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2024 92,701 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear indicator lamp damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,735 miles

Coolant leak Signs of coolant leak around Radiator - No Coolant in expansion bottle ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underbody and Suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2023 89,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no Beam Image and reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no Beam Image and reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Signs of coolant leak around Radiator - No Coolant in expansion bottle ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No oil reading on dipstick

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

Underbody and Suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2022 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 83,809 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,999 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 71,999 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 68,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2018 58,095 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 58,095 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,139 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 39,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,247 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres are starting to split on the side walls

Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,247 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s/r tyres are starting to split on the side walls

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 28,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre is spliting on the side walls

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,541 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is spliting on the side walls

Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,296 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,573 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 14,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EO05 EFU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO05 EFU, 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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EO05 EFU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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