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CX05 ZXF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,344 mi
Last recorded80,344 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,344 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2016 71,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,335 miles

Rear silencer coroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 61,351 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,700 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,769 miles

rear tyres perishing and deep cuts in tread

Fail 27 Jan 2011 34,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing and deep cuts in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,645 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 30,184 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 30,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,652 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 ZXF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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