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EN05 XTZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,709 mi
Last recorded135,709 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 XTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 135,709 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 135,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 129,697 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished on side walls

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 129,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished on side walls

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 123,719 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 123,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 113,028 miles

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

drivers seat belt is very badly frayed and close to affecting the strength of the belt

Pass 16 Jun 2012 102,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both outer rear seat belts not retracting well

Pass 27 May 2011 91,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 78,575 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 78,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,988 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre on 2mm

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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EN05 XTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EN05 XTZ, 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 EN05 XTZ registered?

EN05 XTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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