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FX05 YRZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,957 mi
Last recorded139,957 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 139,957 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 139,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,162 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,673 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,652 miles

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

Front discs worn and corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rought when rotated

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

bonnet release handle protective cadge not fitted, this vehicle was recalled for this, beacause its possable for the passenger to accidently open bonnet with feet

Fail 3 Mar 2017 129,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear both suspension bump stops missing

bonnet release handle protective cadge not fitted, this vehicle was recalled for this, beacause its possable for the passenger to accidently open bonnet with feet

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,108 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 7 Mar 2016 126,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,516 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 112,404 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 102,613 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust rear section (back box) outer skin deteriorated

N/S/F tyre ON legal limit

Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,612 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust rear section (back box) outer skin deteriorated

N/S/F tyre ON legal limit

Parking brake operation poor / stiff

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,560 miles

Exhaust rear section (back box) outer skin deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,560 miles

Exhaust rear section (back box) outer skin deteriorating

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S front tyre showing some wear

O/S wiper not 100%

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,833 miles

O/S front tyre showing some wear

O/S wiper not 100%

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,663 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,074 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,227 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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FX05 YRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FX05 YRZ, 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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FX05 YRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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