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MD05 CNF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,069 mi
Last recorded94,069 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,069 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,935 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,392 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 69,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has tear in outer wall through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 59,663 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2020 53,033 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 53,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 52,845 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner surface corroded readings ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge completely bald advise replace asap 175/65-14 also check tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 50,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front and rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner surface corroded readings ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge completely bald advise replace asap 175/65-14 also check tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,466 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,466 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,200 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 46,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,159 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 36,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,681 miles

slight play felt in offside front steering and suspension joints!

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 24,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,988 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,316 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 14,316 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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 CNF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 CNF, 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 CNF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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