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FE05 XEH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 103,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 103,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,165 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 100,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,266 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak, sump corroded!

Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,265 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak, sump corroded!

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,036 miles

both front tyres scrubbed

Fail 5 Apr 2016 78,035 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed

Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,352 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 68,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,340 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,339 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,972 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,013 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 XEH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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