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EJ05 ZXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,366 mi
Last recorded114,366 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 114,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,957 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 109,957 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,862 miles

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2017 103,097 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 103,097 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working lens cover missing (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,746 miles

o/s wing repeater missing lens cover

Pass 26 May 2015 94,434 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,400 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 4 May 2011 74,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 70,702 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)

Fail 6 May 2010 70,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,676 miles

n/s wiper blade split at ends

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 ZXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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