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RA05 XLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,519 mi
Last recorded129,519 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 129,519 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 121,004 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 121,003 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 113,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,302 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear number plate light lens missing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 95,644 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear number plate light lens missing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,894 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

high leval brake light not working

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s number plate light lens missing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,239 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 23,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RA05 XLJ, 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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RA05 XLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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