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MD05 CGY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,554 mi
Last recorded85,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 CGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,554 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 85,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,916 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,017 miles

2x Nails in tread N/S/R.

Brake pedel and Clutch pedel aunti slip mat wearing.

O/S/F wiper blade starting to smear.

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,017 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

2x Nails in tread N/S/R.

Brake pedel and Clutch pedel aunti slip mat wearing.

O/S/F wiper blade starting to smear.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,225 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,780 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,108 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 42,108 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tyre wall showing signs of cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,391 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,988 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 22,988 miles

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

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

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

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 CGY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MD05 CGY, 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 MD05 CGY registered?

MD05 CGY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is MD05 CGY safe to buy?

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