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AV55 ZSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,312 mi
Last recorded72,312 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 72,312 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all four tyres outer wall start deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2019 72,312 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres outer wall start deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2018 71,575 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 71,575 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,632 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 62,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 62,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,614 miles

middle exhaust slight leak

Pass 23 May 2014 52,825 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,511 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,870 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,592 miles

osr light cluster faded slightly

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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AV55 ZSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV55 ZSZ, 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 AV55 ZSZ registered?

AV55 ZSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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