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FX05 ZDP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,133 mi
Last recorded94,133 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside number plate lamp dull

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 94,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside number plate lamp dull

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,153 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

windscreen scratched not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 19 Apr 2017 75,153 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

windscreen scratched not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,064 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 61,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,421 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,212 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted to offside rear

rear silencer getting weak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted to offside rear

rear silencer getting weak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,719 miles

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,604 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,368 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 37,368 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,588 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 ZDP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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

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