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ML05 GLV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,573 mi
Last recorded109,573 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 GLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,573 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 109,570 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 101,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,314 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,538 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,289 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 20 Jun 2018 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,915 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,722 miles

all tyres cracking

back box casing corroding, centre box corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,949 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has corrosion (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perishing

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perishing

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perishing

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded, rear hanger broken but not insecure (7.1.2)

o/s/f door hinge has very slight play in securing pin, but not excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,035 miles

back box bracket snapped but still secure

front tyres cracking osr tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,371 miles

back box corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,768 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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ML05 GLV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ML05 GLV, 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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ML05 GLV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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