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MK55 ZSW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 ZSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight underbody surface corrosion

steering feels tight

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,735 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,281 miles

Rear tyres worn close to 2mm - 175/65/14

Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres worn close to 2mm - 175/65/14

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,246 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,688 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 51,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,613 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 25,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,188 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,336 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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MK55 ZSW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK55 ZSW, 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 MK55 ZSW registered?

MK55 ZSW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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