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MK05 ZHX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,719 mi
Last recorded62,719 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 ZHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,719 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 62,434 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished. n/s/r tyre has a nail

Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished. n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,035 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,281 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,256 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 25,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,149 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

high level brake light not connected

Fail 22 Mar 2010 20,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

high level brake light not connected

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,146 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 17,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

radiator leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2008 14,401 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 ZHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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