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PX05 ZXP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,027 mi
Last recorded136,027 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 136,027 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 135,778 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,846 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 120,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 113,166 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 106,943 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 106,939 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,189 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,081 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,486 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,329 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,121 miles

both front side repeater starting to show white light .

Fail 6 Apr 2011 48,121 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front side repeater starting to show white light .

Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,834 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 15,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZXP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PX05 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

PX05 ZXP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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