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VE54 ZSP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,175 mi
Last recorded121,175 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 121,175 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 121,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 113,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 113,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,172 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,296 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 95,296 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 92,175 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 92,175 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR SILENCER PLUS REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKE AWAY (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 86,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR SILENCER PLUS REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKE AWAY (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,562 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE & REAR SILENCERS CORRODING (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ALL TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE & REAR SILENCERS CORRODING (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,103 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusted away exhaust still supported

Fail 3 Jan 2014 38,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 14,400 miles

front tyres on 2.5 mm tread depth (1.6 mm limit)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 14,400 miles

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

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

front tyres on 2.5 mm tread depth (1.6 mm limit)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,762 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 25,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 14,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 8,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 3,700 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 ZSP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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