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EX55 UZS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,248 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 82,245 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 79,130 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished, cracking and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 75,311 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer has outer skin adrift

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four perished and tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 75,265 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer has outer skin adrift

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four perished and tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,065 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,357 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,458 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,272 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 58,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,038 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN TOO 3MM

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 45,901 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2014 45,901 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,449 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,473 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,886 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,711 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 UZS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

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

Is EX55 UZS safe to buy?

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