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FX05 ZWC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,536 mi
Last recorded106,536 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 106,536 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front inner brake disc face deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front suspension top mounting noisy with suspension hanging

Fail 17 Aug 2023 106,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear bump stops missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front inner brake disc face deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front suspension top mounting noisy with suspension hanging

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,559 miles

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,410 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,408 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 99,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,569 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 95,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,481 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 87,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,207 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 79,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,315 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,672 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,970 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,915 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 ZWC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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