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CX05 TCV

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,695 mi
Last recorded111,695 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 111,695 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 111,695 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 109,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,521 miles

Off side rear tyre close to limit and starting to crack through tread

Fail 25 Nov 2020 107,520 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Off side and near side front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Off side and near side (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres @ inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Condensation in near side head lamp

Off side rear tyre close to limit and starting to crack through tread

Pass 5 Dec 2019 105,573 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 105,572 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,982 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 101,981 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,378 miles

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress headlamp beam image weak

upper stop light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2018 100,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress headlamp beam image weak

upper stop light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,711 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres low edges

nearside headlamp unit water ingress beam pattern weak but visable

Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres low edges

nearside headlamp unit water ingress beam pattern weak but visable

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,016 miles

N/s rear wheel bearing noise heard when rotated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 96,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible through deep cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/s rear wheel bearing noise heard when rotated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,032 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 19 Feb 2015 93,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 14 Jan 2014 88,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,875 miles

back box outer skin corroded

o/s + n/s/ tyres on legal limit

rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,343 miles

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

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

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

lenz missing on one rear number plate light

slight wear on front brake disc

Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,343 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

lenz missing on one rear number plate light

slight wear on front brake disc

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,562 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,827 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 TCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 TCV, 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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CX05 TCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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