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RN05 ZNX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,015 mi
Last recorded85,015 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ZNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,015 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,047 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 80,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,150 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,562 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,358 miles

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

Oil pressure switch leaking oil

Rear silencer and mounting strap badly rusted

Wipers worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 90,358 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil pressure switch leaking oil

Rear silencer and mounting strap badly rusted

Wipers worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,215 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,175 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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RN05 ZNX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RN05 ZNX, 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 RN05 ZNX registered?

RN05 ZNX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is RN05 ZNX safe to buy?

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