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KX05 ZHC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,168 mi
Last recorded109,168 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 109,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside parking brake performance lower than nearside

Pass 31 Dec 2018 101,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 101,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 96,129 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

diesel injector chuffing

Fail 29 Dec 2017 96,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

diesel injector chuffing

Pass 30 Dec 2016 87,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 87,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,894 miles

High level stop light inop

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,156 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 71,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroded and wearlipped,recommend replacement.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,039 miles

cracks appearing on n/s/r tyre.

front wipers split.

rfake discs wearlipped.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 56,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks appearing on n/s/r tyre.

front wipers split.

rfake discs wearlipped.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 53,389 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs are wearlipped and corroded,brake test is ok.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,389 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are wearlipped and corroded,brake test is ok.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,510 miles

front brake discs are pitted and wearlipped.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 50,499 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are pitted and wearlipped.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,827 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation to o/s/f.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,818 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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KX05 ZHC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KX05 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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