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ET54 PZE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,315 mi
Last recorded127,315 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 PZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 127,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill slighty corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear inner sill slighty corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 118,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 15 May 2023 112,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,641 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner brake discs corroded (border line) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (border line) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,647 miles

exhaust getting weak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,691 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 102,691 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 96,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,481 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 71,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 60,637 miles

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 9 Jul 2012 60,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,982 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,113 miles

reverse lights not working

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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ET54 PZE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ET54 PZE, 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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ET54 PZE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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