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EN05 TZY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,494 mi
Last recorded81,494 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 TZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 81,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 81,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,004 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 64,400 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 50,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,864 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)

engine warning lamp on

exhuast rear box corroded

Fail 16 May 2012 44,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

engine warning lamp on

exhuast rear box corroded

high level stop lamp only working 50%

Pass 18 May 2011 38,847 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 38,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2010 32,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2010 32,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,255 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all four tyres on car have cracks in tread blocks

Pass 22 May 2008 19,474 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 19,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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EN05 TZY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN05 TZY, 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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EN05 TZY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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