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EA55 ZZL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,883 mi
Last recorded53,883 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 53,883 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 53,883 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 52,300 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 50,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 48,512 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,736 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Part of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 39,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,512 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 36,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,684 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,943 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,369 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,423 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,687 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,332 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 ZZL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

EA55 ZZL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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