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EY05 UBW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,782 mi
Last recorded58,782 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 58,782 miles

Bonnet Release Lever Slightly Defective

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight Engine Misfire, No Warning Lights Illuminated

Fail 18 Aug 2026 58,776 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot Not Opening (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Bonnet Release Lever Slightly Defective

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight Engine Misfire, No Warning Lights Illuminated

Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,860 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 57,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 54,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 48,885 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 43,082 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 43,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 37,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 34,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 34,122 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 32,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 30,030 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 30,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 27,312 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 24,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,171 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 21,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 18,504 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,853 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 13,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,931 miles

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,985 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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EY05 UBW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EY05 UBW, 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 EY05 UBW registered?

EY05 UBW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EY05 UBW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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