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RA05 XLG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,483 mi
Last recorded128,483 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 128,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 128,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 121,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil found on gearbox

Pass 24 Jun 2015 121,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil found on gearbox

Pass 24 Jun 2014 112,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

Fail 24 Jun 2014 112,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,643 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Testing in wet condition

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,378 miles

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

diesel fumes smell under bonnet

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,064 miles

rear no plate loose

Fail 18 Jun 2010 45,064 miles

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

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

rear no plate loose

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,724 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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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RA05 XLG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RA05 XLG, 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 RA05 XLG registered?

RA05 XLG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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