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CF55 EZK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

76,468 mi
Last recorded76,468 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 EZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 76,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 76,468 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,441 miles

Offside Front Trackrod end corroded.

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,242 miles

moisture in both front headlights

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 26 Jan 2023 76,243 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,096 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly outer edge

Offside Front Abs wiring insecure

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 76,096 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sill area towards rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly outer edge

Offside Front Abs wiring insecure

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,925 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

marks to rear number plate

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 20 Oct 2020 73,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

marks to rear number plate

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,549 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 72,549 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,102 miles

Rear outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,747 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 69,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,382 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 67,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,289 miles

slight leak in front pipe of exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,506 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight marks rear number plate

surface corrosion rear brake ferrules

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

injectors slight leak exhaust fumes

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,178 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 39,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,792 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 16,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,092 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,092 miles

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

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

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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CF55 EZK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CF55 EZK, 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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CF55 EZK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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