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EA55 ZWE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,847 mi
Last recorded54,847 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,665 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 53,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 50,892 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,530 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 33,798 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,990 miles

Rear exhaust box clamp brocken but exhaust still secaure

Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,736 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 28,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,458 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 9,588 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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EA55 ZWE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA55 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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