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CA05 XDK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,327 mi
Last recorded159,327 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 159,327 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear inner sills corroded but not holed

Pass 2 Feb 2022 157,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 157,041 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar coupling too weak (6.1.6 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,239 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 154,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 142,043 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 142,036 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 140,747 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ADVISE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT OUT

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PUNCTURED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,548 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Travel at handbrake

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 124,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low N/s , o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Travel at handbrake

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 107,713 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 107,713 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine black (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven slower uptake (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,666 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,666 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,958 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,758 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from n/s/f drive shaft

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

frt inner pads worn

o/s rear shocker weeping

rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 54,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,763 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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CA05 XDK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA05 XDK, 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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CA05 XDK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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