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EG05 ZOE

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

120,310 mi
Last recorded120,310 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 ZOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 120,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 86,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner treads beginning to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 111,919 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner treads beginning to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 78,023 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 77,991 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,767 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,941 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 59,915 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 53,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,795 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 48,697 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,652 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,652 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,951 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,180 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 29,180 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working head light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,009 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to markers wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,452 miles

Centre Front bracket broken

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK FRONT INNER PADS LOOK CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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Pass 1 Feb 2016 26,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,821 miles

all four tyre valves cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,502 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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EG05 ZOE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,161 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 EG05 ZOE, 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 13 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EG05 ZOE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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