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EF54 ZNU

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 102,011 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 102,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2020 94,278 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 94,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,068 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 61,268 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 61,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 55,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear wiper not clearing effectively

Pass 30 May 2016 48,202 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 48,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads worn

rear brake performance slightly low

Fail 30 Jun 2015 42,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,011 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

rear silencer outer skin loose

Fail 24 Jun 2013 27,011 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have surface cracks

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

rear silencer outer skin loose

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,611 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewalls slightly perished

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 19,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre sidewalls slightly perished

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,469 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 7,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 5,799 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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EF54 ZNU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF54 ZNU, 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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EF54 ZNU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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