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CE55 ZRG

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,857 mi
Last recorded92,857 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 ZRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,857 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,280 miles

Bonnet pull handle broken and bonnet stay missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight on full left turn (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

tyres different sizes front to rear

Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and splitting on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 13 Feb 2016 74,273 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,772 miles

exhaust system corroded and back box outer skin deteroted

various suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 71,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded and back box outer skin deteroted

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,699 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 67,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,229 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 61,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,601 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,412 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 50,391 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZRG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE55 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

CE55 ZRG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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