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MD05 RVX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,227 mi
Last recorded97,227 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,227 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 24 Jun 2019 97,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,193 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive RADIATOR COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,338 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

MID AND REAR EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,338 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

MID AND REAR EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,044 miles

service lamp on

Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

service lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres cracked on side walls/starting to split on edges

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 16 Jul 2014 53,439 miles

Nearside 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) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres cracked on side walls/starting to split on edges

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and holed

Fail 22 Jul 2013 49,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,305 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,516 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,537 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 19,537 miles

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

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 RVX 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 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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

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

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