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EX05 PHU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 62,204 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,993 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer sheild deterioated

Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,596 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2022 55,596 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 51,445 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 49,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,876 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F and both rear tyre's cracking

Pass 3 May 2014 33,358 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,854 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 22,030 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,750 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 11,512 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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EX05 PHU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EX05 PHU, 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 EX05 PHU registered?

EX05 PHU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is EX05 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 PHU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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