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FX05 ZHM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,379 mi
Last recorded134,379 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 134,379 miles

Nearside Front tie rod as minor play

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 134,375 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located rubbing on shocker (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tie rod as minor play

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2017 134,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod hasminor play

Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,906 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp in/op

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger airbag switched off

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 125,901 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Belt jammed retracted (5.2.5a)

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

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp in/op

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger airbag switched off

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,460 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 118,459 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 111,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,656 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 93,915 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,952 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2012 85,952 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,794 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 78,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,994 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 63,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,589 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 ZHM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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