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RX05 MGO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,773 mi
Last recorded108,773 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 MGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 108,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle mountings corroded.

Fail 24 May 2024 108,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle mountings corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,155 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 108,155 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides/faded/poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,667 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 105,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 80,429 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,723 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Oil filter housing to block area ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint to silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 74,723 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Oil filter housing to block area ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint to silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,461 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,166 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 51,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,074 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,534 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 58,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,968 miles

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2010 31,968 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,646 miles

bonnet cable handle broken

N/S/F anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,012 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RX05 MGO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RX05 MGO, 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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RX05 MGO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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