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MA05 TXC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,984 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil,sump showing corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,977 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Flexy brake hose not clipped in holder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil,sump showing corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 72,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,055 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 69,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,089 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 62,084 miles

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

front discs poor

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,064 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox/engine steady rubber perished (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,052 miles

ubcc/ wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,153 miles

Exhaust clamp rusty

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,935 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,809 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 42,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,978 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,390 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 TXC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 TXC, 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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What year was MA05 TXC registered?

MA05 TXC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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