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FY05 TZX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,055 mi
Last recorded57,055 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,055 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 57,054 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,673 miles

Both front wiperblades starting to smear.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to all suspension and brake components Front and Rear.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill area inner and outer. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear, inner sills around rear swing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 56,416 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 56,061 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,674 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

both front drive shafts rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2020 55,271 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has moisture on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear brake and suspension components rusty

front drive shafts rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,786 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,311 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,605 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear part of exhaust corroded --- border line -- advise change (7.1.2)

all front suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 52,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,779 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,726 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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FY05 TZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FY05 TZX, 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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FY05 TZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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