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EX05 CZE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,055 mi
Last recorded74,055 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,055 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,659 miles

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

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

front screen starting to delaminate view from inside not affected

Pass 27 Apr 2020 67,283 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

both front headlights starting to fade

windscreen starting to delaminate but visibility is still ok from inside

Fail 27 Apr 2020 67,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

both front headlights starting to fade

windscreen starting to delaminate but visibility is still ok from inside

Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,928 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,121 miles

damage to screen noted

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2017 56,538 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,146 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 47,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,775 miles

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,331 miles

both nearside tyre outer sidewalls heavily scuffed

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,386 miles

chip in screen has been repaired

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside wiper getting smeary

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,866 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,463 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,774 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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EX05 CZE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EX05 CZE, 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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What year was EX05 CZE registered?

EX05 CZE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is EX05 CZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 CZE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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