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RV05 EUD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 EUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,898 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 96,040 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 96,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,366 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 185/65R15 88H XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 185/65R15 88H XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2mm @centre of tread. 185/65R15 88H XL. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 87,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 185/65R15 88H XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 185/65R15 88H XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2mm @centre of tread. 185/65R15 88H XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,378 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,608 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 67,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensted

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,662 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,870 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 56,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,923 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,923 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,106 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 40,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2013 21,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,150 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,478 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 9,610 miles

electrical type burning smell from inside of car,recommend investigation.

nearside front wiper blade split.

offside front wiper blade split.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,388 miles

bonnet stay securing clip broken.

recommend fuel additive as smokes heavily on full acceleration.

wheel arch liners fitted at time of test.

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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RV05 EUD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EUD, 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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RV05 EUD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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