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EN54 MPZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,383 mi
Last recorded78,383 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 MPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,821 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 16 Dec 2020 74,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2019 71,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges,close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2019 71,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges,close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,626 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,359 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,149 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 61,589 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,100 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach tyre cords

Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,495 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 49,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 4 Jan 2011 46,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,796 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,422 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

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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EN54 MPZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN54 MPZ, 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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EN54 MPZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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