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MF05 ZGX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,313 mi
Last recorded138,313 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ZGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 138,313 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 136,582 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 136,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 135,796 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 135,796 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 134,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 134,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 134,347 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 134,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 128,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 128,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 111,934 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 111,934 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,085 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,374 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,456 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER WALL CRACKING

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,456 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER WALL CRACKING

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,897 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,897 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,757 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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MF05 ZGX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MF05 ZGX, 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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MF05 ZGX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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