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EJ05 ZXO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,792 mi
Last recorded65,792 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,792 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 60,965 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 57,814 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,169 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 46,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,275 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,558 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 22 Nov 2012 32,587 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,363 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 28,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,989 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,666 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,504 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,827 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 ZXO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZXO, 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 EJ05 ZXO registered?

EJ05 ZXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 ZXO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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