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SP05 ZKE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,138 mi
Last recorded62,138 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ZKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has cut side wall no fabric and wearing uneven

Fail 30 Sep 2014 62,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has cut side wall no fabric and wearing uneven

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,473 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade worn

reverse light inop

radiator corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,670 miles

airbag light on

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 51,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,884 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 30,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,008 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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SP05 ZKE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SP05 ZKE, 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 SP05 ZKE registered?

SP05 ZKE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SP05 ZKE safe to buy?

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