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EA55 ZZD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,603 mi
Last recorded152,603 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 152,603 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 144,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 139,936 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 139,936 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,688 miles

Rear exhust holder is broken

Fail 24 Apr 2017 134,688 miles

Rear exhust holder is broken

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 127,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 123,280 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 123,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 115,364 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 115,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,906 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,871 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 75,871 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 56,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,747 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 ZZD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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