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FE05 XDT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,597 mi
Last recorded74,597 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,597 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 74,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced due to condensation in lamp unit (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,033 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 71,031 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,667 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 67,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres have some cracking between the tread

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,459 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,459 miles

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

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

engine oil sump corroded / leaking

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,206 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly splitting on inside of tread

Fail 21 Aug 2013 51,206 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly splitting on inside of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,825 miles

Exhaust rear section corroding, outer casing peeling away.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 46,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust rear section corroding, outer casing peeling away.

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,448 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust rear section outer skin deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 40,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust rear section outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,634 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,923 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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FE05 XDT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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