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VU55 ZKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,793 mi
Last recorded63,793 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,793 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 63,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,144 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,337 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,276 miles

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

advise nsf wiper blade

advise osf wiper blade

Fail 28 Sep 2010 43,276 miles

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

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

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

advise nsf wiper blade

advise osf wiper blade

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,052 miles

screw in tread of rear offside tyre

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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VU55 ZKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU55 ZKZ, 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 VU55 ZKZ registered?

VU55 ZKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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