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SM05 EDK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,921 mi
Last recorded51,921 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 EDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 50,085 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 50,048 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 47,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 35,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 24,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 19,835 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 19,468 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 18,830 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 15,526 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,351 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,585 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 11,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,280 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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SM05 EDK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SM05 EDK, 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 SM05 EDK registered?

SM05 EDK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SM05 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 EDK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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