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CE05 ZGR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,283 mi
Last recorded108,283 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,283 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps faded/deteriorated

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear number plate light lense missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 93,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear number plate light lense missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,667 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,538 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,979 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,758 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 78,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 70,728 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 70,484 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,863 miles

child seats fitted to both outer rear seats. seat belts not tested

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Feb 2011 41,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted to both outer rear seats. seat belts not tested

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,885 miles

Baby seat fitted to N/S/F seat, seat belt not tested

Baby seat fitted to N/S/R seat, seat belt not tested

Baby seat fitted to O/S/R seat, seat belt not tested

Baby seat fitted to centre seat, seat belt not tested

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 34,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Baby seat fitted to N/S/F seat, seat belt not tested

Baby seat fitted to N/S/R seat, seat belt not tested

Baby seat fitted to O/S/R seat, seat belt not tested

Baby seat fitted to centre seat, seat belt not tested

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,385 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 ZGR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE05 ZGR, 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 ZGR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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