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CA05 ZFM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,624 mi
Last recorded96,624 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ZFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 96,624 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018
Fail 7 Nov 2018

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,310 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,507 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 49,735 miles

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

O/S REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED OUTER CASING, MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,562 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,572 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,335 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,104 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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CA05 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA05 ZFM, 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 CA05 ZFM registered?

CA05 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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