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PX05 XSW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,321 mi
Last recorded130,321 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 XSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,321 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 130,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 123,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides tyres 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 123,788 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,780 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,538 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 113,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,522 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,267 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,306 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 71,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,739 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,739 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,042 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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PX05 XSW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PX05 XSW, 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 PX05 XSW registered?

PX05 XSW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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