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EY55 XXW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,126 mi
Last recorded62,126 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,619 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 55,619 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,653 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,653 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,773 miles

Both front tyres have cuts

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,773 miles

Both front tyres have cuts

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 42,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 42,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 38,393 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch lever detached

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,197 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,891 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 24,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,816 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 14,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,037 miles

Airbag light on.

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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EY55 XXW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EY55 XXW, 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 EY55 XXW registered?

EY55 XXW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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