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MA05 ZMZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 ZMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,318 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel osf (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,318 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working nsr (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel osf (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parts of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2013 61,591 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,036 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,021 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 37,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,560 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 30,560 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,883 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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MA05 ZMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA05 ZMZ, 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 MA05 ZMZ registered?

MA05 ZMZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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