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FX05 ZDV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,148 mi
Last recorded97,148 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 97,148 miles

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

rear exhaust box insecure at rear mounting

Fail 14 May 2019 97,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front door check strap lose repaird

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

both wiper blades insecure

rear exhaust box insecure at rear mounting

Pass 17 May 2018 72,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 72,350 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine oil level below MIN - topped-up to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 65,767 miles

Exhaust rear section - corroded/hanger detached

Fail 10 May 2017 65,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust rear section - corroded/hanger detached

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm - two nails in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Pass 21 May 2016 59,160 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 May 2016 59,160 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 47,890 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 42,971 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2014 42,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2013 39,086 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 39,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 34,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,083 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,734 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,512 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 ZDV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDV, 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 FX05 ZDV registered?

FX05 ZDV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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