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EA05 DLZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,863 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 87,858 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,557 miles

condensation in nearside headlight

nail in offside rear tyre

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,241 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,217 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 62,213 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,524 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,519 miles

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing very slight noise

Fail 5 Jan 2012 47,519 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing very slight noise

rear tyres low

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 32,391 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,095 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,844 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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EA05 DLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA05 DLZ, 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 EA05 DLZ registered?

EA05 DLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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