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CF55 EZL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 EZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,462 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,298 miles

Engine noisy

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 84,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine noisy

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,134 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal anti anti slip pad missing

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/f headlamp has condensation

oil leak and sump corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear seat belts retracting mechanism slightly slow

Fail 19 Jan 2016 81,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/f headlamp has condensation

oil leak and sump corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear seat belts retracting mechanism slightly slow

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,368 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front steering rack inner arm has slight movement

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front steering rack inner arm has slight movement

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,074 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,072 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,220 miles

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Fail 30 May 2012 60,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect front brake pads!

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,888 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,067 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,028 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,560 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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CF55 EZL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EZL, 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 CF55 EZL registered?

CF55 EZL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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