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MF55 UYV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

181,483 mi
Last recorded181,483 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 UYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 181,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect PLUS CONDENSATED UP (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PLUS BALD (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES AND CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 3 Nov 2016 177,734 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

oil leak engine

stone chips in screen

Fail 3 Nov 2016 177,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

oil leak engine

stone chips in screen

Pass 28 Oct 2015 161,318 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 142,669 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 142,669 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 125,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet catch release handle damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 125,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet catch release handle damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2012 103,673 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 103,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,243 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 73,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,299 miles

N/S/R Light lens damaged

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Light lens damaged

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,742 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,742 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

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

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