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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside 185/60/15 offside 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability insecure and or excessively worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror and dash (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
wipers not tested
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear bump stop missing
rear silencer corroded
nearside front drop link worn
offside headlamp image just met critera
rear coil springs corroded
rear silencer corroded
wipers smearing
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear coil springs rusty
rear silencer casing split /rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/s/r seat belt slow to return
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Tailbox corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/s/r seat belt slow to return
Tailbox corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all wiper blades slightly split
N/S/F wiper blade split.
Nail in offside front tyre
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX05 MZU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 AX05 MZU, 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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AX05 MZU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2005.
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