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VE54 ZGC

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,929 mi
Last recorded73,929 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ZGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,929 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 73,918 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,041 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

drivers seat backrest damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2020 71,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

drivers seat backrest damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2019 68,630 miles

Driver's seat: backrest slightly damaged

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 68,630 miles

Driver's seat: backrest slightly damaged

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,347 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,153 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 64,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to middle section slight exhaust blow (7.1.2)

High level brake light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2016 63,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to middle section slight exhaust blow (7.1.2)

High level brake light not working

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,650 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,427 miles

nearside rear tyre 5yrs old and perished

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

wipers split

Pass 23 Dec 2011 51,758 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,898 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,835 miles

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

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,785 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,136 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,811 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 ZGC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VE54 ZGC, 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 ZGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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