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MF05 LXP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,575 mi
Last recorded99,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 99,575 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,189 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 98,185 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,557 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,505 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 75,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,706 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking on inner wall

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 66,706 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking on inner wall

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,722 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,131 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,151 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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MF05 LXP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF05 LXP, 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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MF05 LXP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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