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MD05 RVW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,711 mi
Last recorded115,711 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 115,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 113,196 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 113,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,196 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 104,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,670 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,916 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,531 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,527 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wipers starting to split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,933 miles

Front wipers starting to split

Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,975 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2009 22,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 16,082 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,082 miles

Coolant leak

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 RVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

MD05 RVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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