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FH05 EAC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,912 mi
Last recorded37,912 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 37,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 37,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 36,959 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 36,951 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,112 miles

Both exhaust boxes corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 35,336 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 35,336 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,571 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded centre and rear

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 32,394 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion to exhaust boxes

Fail 30 Oct 2019 32,394 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion to exhaust boxes

Pass 1 Nov 2018 30,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 26,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust boxes middle and rear

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 23,929 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,767 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 18,334 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 12,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,455 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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FH05 EAC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 FH05 EAC, 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 FH05 EAC registered?

FH05 EAC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is FH05 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 EAC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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