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MD05 AYL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,948 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fon brake discs corroded

oil leak

small coolant leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 67,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,681 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,681 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,824 miles

rear exhaust bracket insecure but system is adequately supported

rear tyres perrished inside and outside walls

Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front pads 80% worn

tyre walls deteriated on all four tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,116 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)

front pads 80% worn

tyre walls deteriated on all four tyres

Fail 10 Sep 2010 35,092 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise all outer tyre walls scrubbed/cracked(no cord etc).

advise service/brake check(unable to view on test),slight engine noise(poss main dealer reqd),front wiper blades slight judder,op ok.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,092 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

advise all outer tyre walls scrubbed/cracked(no cord etc).

advise service/brake check(unable to view on test),slight engine noise(poss main dealer reqd),front wiper blades slight judder,op ok.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,953 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracked and damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,311 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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MD05 AYL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MD05 AYL, 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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MD05 AYL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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