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MF55 CZN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,760 mi
Last recorded129,760 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 CZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 129,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 128,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 128,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 126,484 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 126,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,145 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 125,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 123,763 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 123,749 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 119,424 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 116,581 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2015 116,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 107,328 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s front bottom ball joint dustcover slightly damaged

n/s front tyre worn close to legal tread limit on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal tread limit

play in o/s front bottom ball joint near excessive

slight play n/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,176 miles

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

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,063 miles

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

n/s rear coil spring incomplete at coil end

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,481 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 45,481 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,768 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 32,768 miles

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

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

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 CZN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CZN, 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 CZN registered?

MF55 CZN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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