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MA05 UPN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,579 mi
Last recorded83,579 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 UPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 80,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,161 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 76,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 72,401 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 72,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,571 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 55,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 46,175 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 46,171 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2014 36,591 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 36,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,124 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 33,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,534 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 29,534 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,351 miles

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE TYRE IS SLIGHTLY OUTOF SHAPE ON THE TREAD AREA

BONNET PULL HANDLE INSIDE VEHICLE IS BROKEN

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER INSIDE VEHICLE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL IN

STRONG ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE AND REAR NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS ARE SCRUBBED AND CRACKING

Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE TYRE IS SLIGHTLY OUTOF SHAPE ON THE TREAD AREA

BONNET PULL HANDLE INSIDE VEHICLE IS BROKEN

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER INSIDE VEHICLE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL IN

STRONG ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE AND REAR NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS ARE SCRUBBED AND CRACKING

Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,592 miles

BONNET PULL HANDLE IS BROKEN INSIDE VEHICLE

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NARSIDE TYRE AND REAR NEARSIDE TYRE THE OUTER SIDEWALLS ARE BADLY SCRUBBED

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 22,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BONNET PULL HANDLE IS BROKEN INSIDE VEHICLE

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE LIPPED AND WORN

FRONT NARSIDE TYRE AND REAR NEARSIDE TYRE THE OUTER SIDEWALLS ARE BADLY SCRUBBED

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,937 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 UPN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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