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RX05 THZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,541 mi
Last recorded45,541 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 THZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,541 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 45,541 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box, blowing bad (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 33,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 27,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 27,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,100 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 27,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 26,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 26,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 25,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 24,888 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2016 24,311 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,787 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 23,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 22,637 miles

front indicator bulbs detriorating

rear tyres deteriorating

rear w/blade deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2013 20,663 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 18,385 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,385 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,886 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 9,886 miles

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

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

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 THZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RX05 THZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX05 THZ registered?

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

Is RX05 THZ safe to buy?

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