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MD05 CMO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,376 mi
Last recorded91,376 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 CMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,376 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 91,376 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,579 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 87,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,561 miles

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

adv backbox corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

adv backbox corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,191 miles

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

adv backbox corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

adv backbox corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,189 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,521 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,745 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,745 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 37,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,883 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 CMO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CMO, 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 CMO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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