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MA05 TXH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,624 mi
Last recorded117,624 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,624 miles

indicators discoloured

Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,923 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 104,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti roll bar links have slight play in a ball joint

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,426 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 80,366 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,489 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 68,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,529 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 42,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TXH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MA05 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

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

Is MA05 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 TXH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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