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EJ55 VFA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,120 mi
Last recorded40,120 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 40,120 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,015 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,280 miles

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

both front disc worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,753 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,524 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,514 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 VFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VFA, 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 EJ55 VFA registered?

EJ55 VFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is EJ55 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 VFA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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