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KX05 ZHF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,337 mi
Last recorded128,337 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 128,337 miles

Nearside Front head light has water in it

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2022 128,337 miles

Nearside Front head light has water in it

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2021 126,760 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust hanger only partially connected

Exhaust hanger corroded throughout system - unlikely to fail

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Sill beginning the bubble and corroded - unlikely to fail

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch slightly insecure

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Sill beginning the bubble and corroded - unlikely to fail

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated - Characters not affected (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 126,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Most likely due to water in headlamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust hanger only partially connected

Exhaust hanger corroded throughout system - unlikely to fail

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Sill beginning the bubble and corroded - unlikely to fail

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch slightly insecure

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Sill beginning the bubble and corroded - unlikely to fail

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated - Characters not affected (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray and inner wings all insecure.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 125,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray and inner wings all insecure.

Pass 9 Mar 2019 122,474 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

x2 rear child seats not fitted correctly (loose)

Pass 3 Mar 2018 115,275 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 115,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,545 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 112,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2016 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Mar 2016 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2015 108,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light on

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Fail 14 Mar 2015 108,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Pass 8 Mar 2014 106,612 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2014 106,612 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 99,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all tyre pressures were low

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,244 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all tyre pressures were low

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2010 89,588 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower sispension lower ball joint

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,412 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 80,412 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,644 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 ZHF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ZHF, 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 ZHF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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