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FE05 XDL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,535 mi
Last recorded94,535 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front undertray fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 94,533 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front undertray fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,337 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condesated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive pos filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condesated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive pos filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,859 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 68,148 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 59,188 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 51,193 miles

EML ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 51,193 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet in-op (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 48,673 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

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

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

nearside washer jet inop

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 48,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside wiper split

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

Rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

nearside washer jet inop

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 46,465 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracks

Fail 18 May 2016 46,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear tyre age cracks

Pass 18 May 2015 44,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,701 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 39,701 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,085 miles

both front tyres worn on edges outside centre three quarters

Fail 19 Apr 2012 36,085 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges outside centre three quarters

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,829 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,283 miles

all four tyres perishing but not possible to see inner cords yet

Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 14,121 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 14,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres outer wall showing signs of cracks

both front wipers split but clearing the screen

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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FE05 XDL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FE05 XDL, 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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FE05 XDL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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