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MA05 TNE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,864 mi
Last recorded80,864 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,934 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 78,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

front lower bumper skirt insecure

nearside front wing liner insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,697 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,580 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 67,575 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 49,188 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,344 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,967 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,538 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 16,538 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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper perished

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,613 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 13,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 9,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,586 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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MA05 TNE 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 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA05 TNE, 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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MA05 TNE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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