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MF55 DGE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,338 mi
Last recorded63,338 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 63,338 miles

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

both side rear chassis legs corroded

both side rear tyres cracked/deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2024 62,132 miles

Nearside Front nearside front droplink gator starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust middle has a slight blow

Pass 11 Oct 2023 60,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 60,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 58,049 miles

Nearside Front cracking showing signs of age

Nearside Rear cracking showing signs of age

Offside Front cracking showing signs of age

Offside Rear cracking showing signs of age

Fail 9 Apr 2022 58,049 miles

Nearside Front cracking showing signs of age

Nearside Rear cracking showing signs of age

Offside Front cracking showing signs of age

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

Offside Rear cracking showing signs of age

Pass 3 Apr 2021 56,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,273 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust backbox has slight blow

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,093 miles

both front brake discs corroded on the inner edge

both rear bump sops missing

both rear springs starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,511 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,791 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 51,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 45,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 40,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,185 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,816 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,857 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,063 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 DGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DGE, 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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MF55 DGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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