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EN54 ZVP

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,789 mi
Last recorded132,789 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ZVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 132,789 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 132,783 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 130,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 120,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency low

coolant level low at start of test // no oil in engine at start of test

Fail 6 Feb 2019 120,849 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency low

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread [perished]

coolant level low at start of test // no oil in engine at start of test

Pass 8 Feb 2018 103,057 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded near flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower splash shield insecure

Nearside door mirror attached with tape

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low at start of test

oil level low at start of test

Fail 1 Feb 2018 102,852 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded near flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower splash shield insecure

Nearside door mirror attached with tape

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low at start of test

oil level low at start of test

Pass 11 Feb 2017 95,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. tyre worn on outer edge below 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. tyre worn on outer edge below 1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 95,552 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. tyre worn on outer edge below 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. tyre worn on outer edge below 1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,869 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly.

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

Fail 4 Feb 2016 85,864 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly.

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

Pass 7 Feb 2015 80,179 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 80,179 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,496 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,154 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 65,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,753 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,503 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner arch loose

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,690 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

oil leak o/s engine

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,006 miles

passanger setbelt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,376 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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EN54 ZVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EN54 ZVP, 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 ZVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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