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OE05 ENJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,286 mi
Last recorded69,286 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 ENJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,286 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,988 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,169 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,827 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 65,827 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,625 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,667 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,564 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre starting to get low and are show signs of age

Fail 12 Apr 2012 25,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 tyres starting to get low and also showing signs of age

Pass 7 May 2011 16,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 4,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 4,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,813 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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OE05 ENJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OE05 ENJ, 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 OE05 ENJ registered?

OE05 ENJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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