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FX05 ZGE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,197 mi
Last recorded168,197 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 168,197 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 166,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 165,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 164,042 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 164,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 160,484 miles

crank shaft pulley noisy

Fail 29 Feb 2016 160,461 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

crank shaft pulley noisy

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,954 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 156,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 152,573 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 152,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 136,917 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2011 125,405 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 125,405 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 113,376 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 113,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 113,344 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,907 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 61,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZGE, 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 ZGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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