CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV05 EUA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,180 mi
Last recorded66,180 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 EUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 66,180 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 56,550 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 56,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 50,810 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,780 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 48,780 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 48,127 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 47,514 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 44,825 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 44,825 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,126 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,363 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,717 miles

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING GETTING RUSTY

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,710 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,528 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV05 EUA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV05 EUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV05 EUA?

You can check the full history of RV05 EUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV05 EUA registered?

RV05 EUA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is RV05 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 EUA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV05 EUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV05 EUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.