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PF05 MZX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,388 mi
Last recorded57,388 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 MZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,388 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 57,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,281 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 54,710 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 54,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 51,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 49,512 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 47,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 44,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 42,457 miles

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit of 1.6mm & showing deterioration to outer sidewall.

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated-not leaking yet.

Pass 28 May 2012 40,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 36,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 36,914 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,649 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 30,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,509 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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PF05 MZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF05 MZX, 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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PF05 MZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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