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EA55 ZWD

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,173 mi
Last recorded82,173 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,173 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around O/S and N/S mountings for rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 82,173 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around O/S and N/S mountings for rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 69,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,412 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,728 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,099 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 58,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S N/S REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,165 miles

O/S N/S REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 56,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,179 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,842 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 51,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,874 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside 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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EA55 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA55 ZWD, 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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EA55 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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