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EA55 ZZB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,625 miles

Oil leak bad oil leak ()

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,625 miles

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

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

Oil leak bad oil leak ()

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,638 miles

front tyres are deteriorating

heavy oil leak , engine and under carriage smothered!

rear tyres are deteriorating, the n/s is on the limit and o/s is close to limit!

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,638 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs are poor - worn/lipped and corroded!

front tyres are deteriorating

heavy oil leak , engine and under carriage smothered!

rear tyres are deteriorating, the n/s is on the limit and o/s is close to limit!

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,027 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 86,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 80,637 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front tyres wearing low

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 80,637 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust deteriorating

Front tyres wearing low

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 73,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,821 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 59,385 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,252 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,789 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 ZZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZZB, 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 EA55 ZZB registered?

EA55 ZZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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