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EA05 MMF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,506 mi
Last recorded55,506 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2023 55,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2022 53,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age cracking to o/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,308 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

tyres cracking

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 28 Dec 2017 48,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake 17%

tyres cracking

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre perishing outer wall

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 46,798 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre perishing outer wall

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,984 miles

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

damage to rear bumper and repaired with tape

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,827 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 35,419 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,026 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,378 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 22,541 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,983 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 20,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,148 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,148 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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EA05 MMF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA05 MMF, 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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EA05 MMF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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