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EK55 TZO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,175 mi
Last recorded83,175 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 TZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,175 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,717 miles

Front pads low 2mm

Offside Rear o/s/r shock misting of oil

front discs heavy lip and rusty

rear pads near limit

Fail 25 Sep 2019 80,717 miles

Front pads low 2mm

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s/r shock misting of oil

front discs heavy lip and rusty

rear pads near limit

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

front pads low

Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed budget 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

front pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,310 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,666 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,735 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 46,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 39,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 39,880 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 33,105 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 33,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,767 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,377 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,666 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,415 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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EK55 TZO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK55 TZO, 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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EK55 TZO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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