MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
middle pipe exhaust hanger broke
offsidse rear tyre has small cut that is close to cords
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
middle pipe exhaust hanger broke
offsidse rear tyre has small cut that is close to cords
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both side front lower suspension arm mountings perished
EML lamp illuminated
Exhaust corroded
Movement in offside front inner trackrod and outer trackrod end (Att soon)
Offside front seatbelt sluggish to re-wind
Both side front lower suspension arm mountings perished
EML lamp illuminated
Exhaust corroded
Movement in offside front inner trackrod and outer trackrod end (Att soon)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front seatbelt sluggish to re-wind
Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Engine managment lamp illuminated indicating a fault?
Exhaust corroded
Movement in offside steering rack
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Engine managment lamp illuminated indicating a fault?
Exhaust corroded
Movement in offside steering rack
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine managment lamp on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs and pads wearing low?
Front tyres wearing unevenly and low
Oil leak
Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine managment lamp on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs and pads wearing low?
Front tyres wearing unevenly and low
Oil leak
Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside under bumper light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside under bumper light not working
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside windscreen wiper blade worn
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside windscreen wiper blade worn
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA05 XLM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XLM, 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 XLM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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