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MC05 XPY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,045 mi
Last recorded133,045 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2018 133,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak centre rear

Fail 30 Sep 2018 133,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak centre rear

Pass 18 May 2017 113,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 98,761 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 84,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 80,607 miles

osf /nsf / brake discs poor condition

Pass 23 May 2013 69,397 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 57,035 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 57,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,117 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs heavily corroded at the outer circumference and noise on brake tester

only just passed the emission test see printout

Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs heavily corroded at the outer circumference and noise on brake tester

only just passed the emission test see printout

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,122 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,490 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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MC05 XPY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MC05 XPY, 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 MC05 XPY registered?

MC05 XPY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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