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EA55 ZWM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,044 mi
Last recorded80,044 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 80,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 71,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,231 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 54,350 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket not attached. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,389 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 48,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,555 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 40,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre misshapen on tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,729 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 35,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,623 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 32,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,021 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 27,623 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,623 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 24,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,119 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 20,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 10,063 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 ZWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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