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EJ05 ZYC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,186 mi
Last recorded144,186 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 144,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 144,186 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 135,338 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 129,116 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,462 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 120,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,420 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 93,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,392 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 81,392 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,825 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 ZYC 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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

EJ05 ZYC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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