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CE55 TZP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 TZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,799 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 78,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 74,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,926 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,143 miles

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box clamp broken but system still secure

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,917 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,917 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,358 miles

front pads worn low

front tyres worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,915 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 35,667 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,782 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2011 15,781 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,781 miles

Engine light on

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,367 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2008 7,244 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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CE55 TZP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CE55 TZP, 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 CE55 TZP registered?

CE55 TZP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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