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CK05 RXO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,227 mi
Last recorded113,227 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 RXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 113,227 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2018 105,299 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 105,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,273 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 93,827 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear exhaust box very rusted

Fail 25 May 2016 93,822 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear exhaust box very rusted

Pass 27 May 2015 90,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inside edge

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 27 May 2015 90,705 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inside edge

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 30 May 2014 90,368 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 30 May 2014 90,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 29 May 2013 89,905 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box very rusted

Fail 23 May 2013 89,898 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust box very rusted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 7 May 2011 73,017 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 73,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 57,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 57,062 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 43,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CK05 RXO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK05 RXO, 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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CK05 RXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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