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EO05 ZPT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,312 mi
Last recorded72,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 ZPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear lamp lenses damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear lamp lenses damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2024 72,312 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine knock/noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 69,283 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 62,432 miles

Exhaust back box badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on its inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on its inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 62,432 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on its inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on its inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,997 miles

Bonnet secondary latch broken off, bonnet can still be opened

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box casing is very rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2021 60,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Bonnet secondary latch broken off, bonnet can still be opened

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box casing is very rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,155 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet secondary retaining device handle excessively damaged but still operational

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear back-box corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,679 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear back-box corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,659 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,344 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,049 miles

both h/lamps poor pattern

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 47,045 miles

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

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

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

both h/lamps poor pattern

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,900 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 44,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,985 miles

rear silencer outer skin poor

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,559 miles

Damage to offside front tyre but no cords exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,107 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 30,107 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

bonnet cable broken

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,001 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,090 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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EO05 ZPT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO05 ZPT, 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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EO05 ZPT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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