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RX05 TDV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,084 mi
Last recorded130,084 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 TDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 130,084 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake effort is lower than would be expected

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 130,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort is lower than would be expected

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,058 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 105,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,857 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,091 miles

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)

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 50,091 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,916 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 23,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,675 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 19,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,108 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,044 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 7,974 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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RX05 TDV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RX05 TDV, 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 RX05 TDV registered?

RX05 TDV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for RX05 TDV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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