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MK05 ZHV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,402 mi
Last recorded73,402 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 ZHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,402 miles

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 73,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brakes require further inspection

clutch noisey

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adequately supported

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,666 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,666 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,357 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakes require futher inspection

coil springs corroded

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

service symbol on indicating service over due

Fail 10 Sep 2014 62,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakes require futher inspection

coil springs corroded

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

service symbol on indicating service over due

Pass 12 Sep 2013

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s & o/s rear wheeling bearings just getting noisey (no play)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 58,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s & o/s rear wheeling bearings just getting noisey (no play)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 55,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,270 miles

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

light scratches on windscreen.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 34,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

light scratches on windscreen.

Pass 29 May 2009 25,037 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2009 25,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2008 14,951 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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MK05 ZHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MK05 ZHV, 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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MK05 ZHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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