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VE54 ZFA

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,978 mi
Last recorded132,978 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ZFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 132,978 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 118,695 miles

Central Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,782 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 105,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,907 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,658 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 77,658 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 71,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 64,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear box has 1st skin corrsion

service brake requirement limit only just met

Fail 11 May 2017 64,915 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear box has 1st skin corrsion

service brake requirement limit only just met

Pass 14 May 2016 58,414 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on sidewall

child seat fitted belts not checked

Fail 14 May 2016 58,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords size 175/65/t14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing very thin inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on sidewall

child seat fitted belts not checked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,502 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,789 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,225 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 36,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,855 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 33,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,676 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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VE54 ZFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VE54 ZFA, 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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VE54 ZFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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