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AE05 ZRA

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,212 mi
Last recorded49,212 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,527 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 43,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 39,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,052 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 32,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,614 miles

all 4 tyres perished

covers in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,732 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,425 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,107 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,682 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,911 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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AE05 ZRA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE05 ZRA, 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 AE05 ZRA registered?

AE05 ZRA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AE05 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 ZRA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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