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EX05 CZL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,288 mi
Last recorded114,288 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 CZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 114,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2023 114,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,486 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock bodys corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 112,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock bodys corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,023 miles

No reversing lights

Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 85,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,501 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,183 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 41,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,353 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 34,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,965 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 18,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,816 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 CZL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX05 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

EX05 CZL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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