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MF05 XBB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,577 mi
Last recorded77,577 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,471 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 77,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 76,955 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 76,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,283 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 61,597 miles

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

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,597 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 16,755 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,458 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,623 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 XBB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBB, 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 MF05 XBB registered?

MF05 XBB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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