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CA05 XDV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,620 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,047 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 82,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,166 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear suspension stops missing

rear view mirror missing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,583 miles

rear suspension stops missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 63,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear suspension stops missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,138 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,845 miles

Both front and rear wipers split

Engine management light on

Front discs lipped

Front tyres worn on edge

N/s door mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,222 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 XDV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA05 XDV, 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 CA05 XDV registered?

CA05 XDV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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