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MF55 CLO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,151 mi
Last recorded87,151 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 CLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 87,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,155 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 73,152 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,081 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded/ loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 54,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded/ loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,881 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 52,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,777 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 45,181 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,960 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 41,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 37,723 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,312 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2014 33,312 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,759 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 31,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,528 miles

rear nearside suspension bump stop missing

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear nearside suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,543 miles

r/n/s bump stop missing.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 26,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

r/n/s bump stop missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,701 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,431 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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MF55 CLO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MF55 CLO, 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 MF55 CLO registered?

MF55 CLO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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