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EO05 EFX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,798 mi
Last recorded55,798 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,798 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 55,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread to wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cover sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wall l area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 55,486 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread to wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cover sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wall l area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 54,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,349 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,587 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,712 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 37,712 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,424 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 34,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 30,726 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s rear tyre tread spliting

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,078 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,913 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,476 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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EO05 EFX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 EO05 EFX, 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 EO05 EFX registered?

EO05 EFX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EO05 EFX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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