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MA05 HXD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 HXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,061 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,438 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,387 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,211 miles

rear section of exhaust system corroding

very slight play in front anti roll bar o/s link rod

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,564 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroding

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing low and cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,290 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing low on edges and cracking

rear section of exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,013 miles

rear section of exhaust system corroding and exhaust hanger broken but system not insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2012 629,626 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 54,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,246 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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MA05 HXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MA05 HXD, 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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MA05 HXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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