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EJ55 MZD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 MZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 46,344 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 46,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 28,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 28,543 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 26,965 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 25,848 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 23,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,015 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,692 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 19,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,935 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Nov 2011 15,446 miles

both front wiper split at ends

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

left hand front tyre worn to 3.2mm

right hand front tyre worn to3.5mm

Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,446 miles

both front wiper split at ends

left hand front tyre worn to 3.2mm

right hand front tyre worn to3.5mm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,588 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,074 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers splitting.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 8,470 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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EJ55 MZD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EJ55 MZD, 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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EJ55 MZD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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