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FE05 XEB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,753 mi
Last recorded144,753 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 144,753 miles

both front tyre wear inner edges b/l

Fail 21 Jul 2015 133,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 133,815 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 126,747 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)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 126,728 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,667 miles

front windscreen has wiper mark

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,082 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 102,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,876 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 73,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,654 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 56,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 XEB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XEB, 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 FE05 XEB registered?

FE05 XEB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FE05 XEB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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