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CE05 MKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,294 mi
Last recorded91,294 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,059 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 87,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,521 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 81,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,587 miles

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Offside headlight full of water

indicator switch worn

Fail 30 Jun 2017 74,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Offside headlight full of water

indicator switch worn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,287 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 59,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,738 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,990 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 52,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,898 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,950 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,461 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 32,408 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,567 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,173 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,256 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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CE05 MKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE05 MKZ, 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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CE05 MKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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