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XLZ 3127

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 3127
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,013 miles

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

center exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

center exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,373 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 71,373 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,276 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 57,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,080 miles

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 7 Feb 2013 48,252 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,933 miles

n/s/f tyre hase cuts on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre is starting to split on side walls

o/s/r tyre is starting to split on the side walls

Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,689 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,187 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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XLZ 3127 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XLZ 3127, 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 XLZ 3127 registered?

XLZ 3127 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is XLZ 3127 safe to buy?

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