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AP05 MBX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,369 mi
Last recorded118,369 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,369 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 118,366 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 111,248 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2018 106,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

osr tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,258 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low and split and perished advise attention

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,258 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low and split and perished advise attention

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,193 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,834 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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,070 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,607 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,416 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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AP05 MBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AP05 MBX, 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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AP05 MBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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