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EJ05 XRZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,406 mi
Last recorded60,406 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer, very low on inner, cracks in tread, and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on inner, very low on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer is corroding and peeling apart

Fail 25 Feb 2020 60,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer, very low on inner, cracks in tread, and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on inner, very low on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer is corroding and peeling apart

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,155 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

Both sides, inner front pads appear to be wearing quite low

Rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seats being folded flat

Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,155 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

Both sides, inner front pads appear to be wearing quite low

Rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seats being folded flat

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 49,824 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 49,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,861 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear ind bulbs fadding (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres perished and cracking to walls close to tread markers

Rear rear wiper split

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and coming off

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,820 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,757 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 37,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 19,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,807 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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EJ05 XRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ05 XRZ, 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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EJ05 XRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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