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EO55 SVR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,073 mi
Last recorded41,073 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 SVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 41,073 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 41,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 38,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 38,395 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 32,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 31,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,751 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 28,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,188 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,090 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 21,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,404 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,188 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 13,188 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,568 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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EO55 SVR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EO55 SVR, 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 EO55 SVR registered?

EO55 SVR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EO55 SVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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