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EY05 VPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,330 mi
Last recorded40,330 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 40,330 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 40,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 38,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 36,066 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 36,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 33,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 33,203 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 33,203 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,494 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 30,084 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,934 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jan 2018 27,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,906 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,590 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,804 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2011 18,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2011 18,304 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 2,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 2,294 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 VPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

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

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