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CX05 FZM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,700 mi
Last recorded90,700 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,700 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 89,156 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside+nearside outer sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,778 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 76,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2015 76,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noice nearsides rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,284 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noice nearsides rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust sheeld loose

Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,409 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust sheeld loose

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,735 miles

slight noice rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2011 19,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

minnor crackes on rear tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minnor crackes on rear tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2010 5,206 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 5,206 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 1,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 1,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 984 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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CX05 FZM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX05 FZM, 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 CX05 FZM registered?

CX05 FZM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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