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MF55 USB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,068 mi
Last recorded70,068 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 USB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,681 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,726 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 60,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,028 miles

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

bonnet release lever broken

vehicle body damaged all round

Fail 7 Sep 2012 58,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet release lever broken

vehicle body damaged all round

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2011 48,880 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,222 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 USB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USB, 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 USB registered?

MF55 USB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is MF55 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 USB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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