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FX05 ZHN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,382 mi
Last recorded126,382 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 126,382 miles

drivers seat belt frayed on the edge

Fail 19 Aug 2015 126,382 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

drivers seat belt frayed on the edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emmisions pass on second check

o/s handbrake could be improved

Fail 5 Aug 2014 101,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emmisions pass on second check

o/s handbrake could be improved

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,182 miles

exhaust rear box skin corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge heavy wear

tracking

Fail 22 Aug 2012 64,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust rear box skin corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge heavy wear

o/s/f tyre inner edge excessive wear

tracking

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,411 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 44,357 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,546 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,383 miles

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

has slight free play detected at o/s front road wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,347 miles

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

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

has slight free play detected at o/s front road wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,002 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,636 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 ZHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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