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CF05 XBM

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,701 mi
Last recorded121,701 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,701 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 121,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,034 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 114,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 101,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,176 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,460 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,971 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,462 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,449 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 107,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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CF05 XBM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CF05 XBM, 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 CF05 XBM registered?

CF05 XBM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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