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MF55 ZBN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,695 mi
Last recorded42,695 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 ZBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 42,695 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear back exhaust box deteriating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 42,558 miles

Offside Rear exhaust back box slight deteriation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 42,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

genral surface corrosion to under body and components

Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle looks as if it has been stood surface corrosion through out under body and components

Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,944 miles

Offside Rear exhaust back box deteriation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 41,944 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust back box deteriation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,736 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,251 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,841 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 40,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,043 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,043 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,652 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,327 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,326 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,784 miles

Front wishbone bushes cracking

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 22,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,038 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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MF55 ZBN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MF55 ZBN, 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 MF55 ZBN registered?

MF55 ZBN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is MF55 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 ZBN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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