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CF05 XJT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XJT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 100,178 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 94,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,890 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 85,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,205 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,343 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,765 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,943 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,772 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,683 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,779 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 53,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,441 miles

Both Front Tyres Close to Limit

Handbrake Cables Graunchy

O/S/F Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,457 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,522 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 30,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,375 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 25,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,712 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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CF05 XJT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XJT, 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 XJT registered?

CF05 XJT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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