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MF55 CMV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,280 mi
Last recorded49,280 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 CMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,280 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 49,272 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,140 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 44,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,679 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,980 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 31,980 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,461 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 23,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 18,721 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 18,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 10,577 miles

Both front and rear wiper rubbers split.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,025 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 6,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 CMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MF55 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

MF55 CMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is MF55 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 CMV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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