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MF05 WXX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,311 mi
Last recorded127,311 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 127,311 miles

Front exhaust joint corroded

Front headlight output deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS pump. Advised to have replaced. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 127,311 miles

Front exhaust joint corroded

Front headlight output deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS pump. Advised to have replaced. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 124,583 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 124,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,461 miles

N/s front brake steel pipe from abs unit corroding

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 113,461 miles

N/s front brake steel pipe from abs unit corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,279 miles

Brake steel pipe to ABS pump corroding

Engine/Gearbox oil leaking

Radiator has signs of coolant leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2017 105,279 miles

Brake steel pipe to ABS pump corroding

Engine/Gearbox oil leaking

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

Radiator has signs of coolant leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,399 miles

Brake steel pipe to ABS unit has slight corrosion

Engine/gearbox oil leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge only (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,331 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake steel pipe to ABS unit has slight corrosion

Engine/gearbox oil leaking

Front brakes squeeking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,960 miles

Boot cannot be opened.

Brake steel pipes are corroding in some areas

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Boot cannot be opened.

Brake steel pipes are corroding in some areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,696 miles

Exhaust system from front to rear due for replacement

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,696 miles

Exhaust system from front to rear due for replacement

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,766 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin pealing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 78,766 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin pealing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,373 miles

stone chip in zone B less than 40mm

Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,373 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

stone chip in zone B less than 40mm

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,608 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 38,576 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 32,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,148 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 WXX 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 56%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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