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VE54 ZGG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,099 mi
Last recorded93,099 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ZGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 87,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 83,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 83,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear break referral corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear break referral corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 80,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear break referral corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear break referral corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,602 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,136 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 53,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,523 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,499 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,746 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,621 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,700 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 ZGG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZGG, 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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What year was VE54 ZGG registered?

VE54 ZGG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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