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MF05 LYG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,300 mi
Last recorded144,300 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 144,300 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 5 May 2022 144,218 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2021 142,021 miles

All indicator bulbs discoloured

Both rear coil springs corroded

Reversing lights not working

The offside rear number plate light output is significantly reduced

Fail 6 May 2021 141,975 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All indicator bulbs discoloured

Both rear coil springs corroded

Reversing lights not working

The offside rear number plate light output is significantly reduced

Pass 21 May 2020 140,029 miles

The nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 13 May 2020 139,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill along its length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

The centre exhaust section is corroded and leaking

The nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 135,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 127,477 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 122,181 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are worn on the edges

engine warning light is on

Pass 16 May 2016 116,128 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 116,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine warning light is on

offside front tyre is badly worn on the edge

Pass 6 May 2015 108,912 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 108,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 100,238 miles

both rear wheel bearings are noisey but not rough when rotated

Fail 15 May 2014 100,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear wheel bearings are noisey but not rough when rotated

engine management light is illuminated on the dash

Pass 15 May 2013 91,397 miles

engine management light is illuminated on the dash

Fail 15 May 2013 91,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine management light is illuminated on the dash

Pass 18 May 2012 18,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2012 18,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,473 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 76,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 65,891 miles

E.M.L on

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

Fail 18 May 2010 65,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L on

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,075 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,512 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 LYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF05 LYG, 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 LYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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