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EX55 UZE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,413 mi
Last recorded53,413 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,413 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 48,213 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 48,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 45,717 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,970 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 35,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,171 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,768 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 10,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 10,152 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,448 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,371 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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EX55 UZE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EX55 UZE, 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 EX55 UZE registered?

EX55 UZE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 UZE safe to buy?

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