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MF55 ZZB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 ZZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 105,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft and weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

indicator switch worn

Fail 18 Feb 2022 105,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft and weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

indicator switch worn

Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 99,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,363 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2018 97,363 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both sides bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 9 Feb 2017 94,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both sides bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 91,753 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,360 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 88,360 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML On

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,920 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,128 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,109 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 78,577 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,444 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Management light on

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,472 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,024 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,024 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 ZZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MF55 ZZB, 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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MF55 ZZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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