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MF55 GWP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

254,556 mi
Last recorded254,556 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 GWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 254,556 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 28 Apr 2023 254,551 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure missing (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 241,343 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both n/s and o/s bump stops are perrished

Pass 19 May 2021 228,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 215,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2019 202,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 188,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 172,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 156,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 139,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,101 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 105,046 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,069 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,794 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,581 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 GWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GWP, 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 GWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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