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MDR 396

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,402 mi
Last recorded15,402 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDR 396
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 15,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 15,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 15,133 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 14,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 14,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 12,003 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 8,340 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 6,516 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 6,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall badly age cracked,no cords visible though

Pass 19 May 2015 4,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 3,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 2,061 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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MDR 396 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MDR 396, 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 MDR 396 registered?

MDR 396 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is MDR 396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDR 396 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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