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SE05 EKU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,542 mi
Last recorded55,542 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 EKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 55,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 55,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 50,419 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box rusty falling apart (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 50,416 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box rusty falling apart (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 47,461 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 47,461 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 44,820 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,687 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 41,685 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 39,074 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,741 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 38,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 38,182 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,914 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 30,628 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,653 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 28,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,118 miles

High level brakelight inop

Fail 8 Sep 2010 27,118 miles

High level brakelight inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,973 miles

front wipers starting to split,high level brake light inop,back box starting to corrode, front tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,432 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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SE05 EKU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 SE05 EKU, 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 SE05 EKU registered?

SE05 EKU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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