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VE05 EZC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,524 mi
Last recorded99,524 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 99,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 99,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 91,911 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,684 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 2 Mar 2016 79,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,434 miles

Both front links worn and osf link slightly distorted

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

Rear Box suspended with metal ties

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,344 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE. ALSO SOME SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Oil leak

rear exhaust box very corroded AND RUSTY

Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE. ALSO SOME SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Oil leak

rear exhaust box very corroded AND RUSTY

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,060 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,060 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2012 60,876 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,501 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,486 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,007 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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VE05 EZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE05 EZC, 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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VE05 EZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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