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EY55 XXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,317 mi
Last recorded49,317 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,317 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch trim loose

Nearside Front Lower Bonnet release damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread reading (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,635 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 41,635 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,845 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 35,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,172 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,272 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,790 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,871 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,142 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,286 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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EY55 XXZ 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 82.4%.

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 EY55 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

EY55 XXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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