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FX05 ZHL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,023 mi
Last recorded39,023 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 39,023 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 38,905 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 37,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,194 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,919 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,438 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 28,115 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,773 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,852 miles

exhaust center and backbox corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,803 miles

items removed before test

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,884 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,149 miles

all four tyres perished

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,703 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 12,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,789 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 ZHL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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