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CX05 ZZD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,877 mi
Last recorded90,877 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 90,877 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Outer Sill dented

Nearside Rear Axle bonded suspension bush split

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Rusty

Offside Rear Axle bonded suspension bush split

Offside Rear Coil Spring Rusty

Rear Wiper Split

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,877 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bolt Loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery loose

Nearside Outer Sill dented

Nearside Rear Axle bonded suspension bush split

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Rusty

Offside Rear Axle bonded suspension bush split

Offside Rear Coil Spring Rusty

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,534 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 87,534 miles

CLUTCH SLIPPING

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 79,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,461 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 75,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,367 miles

exhaust system badly deteriated

nearside rear door stiff to open

radiator coolant leak

rear bump stop loose

Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,367 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system badly deteriated

nearside rear door stiff to open

radiator coolant leak

rear bump stop loose

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,435 miles

exhaust back box corroded/deteriated

radiator leaking slightly

rear wiper torn off

Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded/deteriated

radiator leaking slightly

rear wiper torn off

Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,529 miles

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 61,529 miles

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2010 59,156 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,156 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,004 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,959 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 ZZD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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