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MA05 TXM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,976 mi
Last recorded132,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 132,976 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Front splash guard damaged

injector has slight leak of fumes

Fail 6 Dec 2018 132,971 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Front splash guard damaged

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s /f bumper slightly insecure

Pass 19 May 2017 126,546 miles

Both rear registration plate light lenses are missing.

Front registration plate is damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Fail 6 May 2017 125,244 miles

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

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

Both rear registration plate light lenses are missing.

Front registration plate is damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 115,250 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 115,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 106,539 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 95,975 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 95,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,398 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 303,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,621 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 TXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

MA05 TXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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