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EA55 ZZX

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,186 mi
Last recorded111,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,186 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 111,186 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 11 Dec 2021 106,908 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 101,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body has corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,391 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 95,002 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,812 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 89,811 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield is hanging down

Pass 29 Dec 2016 83,486 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,619 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 69,806 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 69,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,391 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,914 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 55,181 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,504 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,225 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 ZZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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