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KX05 ZBG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,327 mi
Last recorded114,327 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 114,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,859 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 101,859 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Central Front gearbox lower stabiliser bar bush deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,909 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,322 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,322 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,188 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,188 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,627 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 49,434 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KX05 ZBG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KX05 ZBG, 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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KX05 ZBG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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