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VE54 ZFO

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,776 mi
Last recorded100,776 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 100,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 92,923 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 92,923 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 87,066 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

front droplinks deteriated

Fail 23 May 2017 87,066 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

front droplinks deteriated

Pass 20 May 2016 81,284 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 81,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 74,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,632 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 65,632 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,876 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,502 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 38,501 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,658 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,998 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 ZFO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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