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VE05 EZG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,925 mi
Last recorded88,925 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front moisture in both front headlamp units

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 88,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front moisture in both front headlamp units

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,023 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 81,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 75,601 miles

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)

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 75,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 67,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 60,259 miles

poss front pads getting low?

Fail 24 May 2012 60,259 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

poss front pads getting low?

Pass 19 May 2011 52,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2009 36,039 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 36,019 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 27,874 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 EZG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VE05 EZG, 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 EZG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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