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DE55 ZBU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,923 mi
Last recorded96,923 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,923 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,527 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,857 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,701 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,493 miles

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

back box exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,713 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,478 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 49,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,374 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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DE55 ZBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE55 ZBU, 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 DE55 ZBU registered?

DE55 ZBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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