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ML05 MBX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,096 mi
Last recorded60,096 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,096 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 57,875 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 57,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 57,667 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 57,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 57,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,412 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 56,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,752 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,752 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,872 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,384 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust scilencer deteriated

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 18 Apr 2015 53,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust scilencer deteriated

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,906 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,096 miles

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,201 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing on side walls

rear exhaust scilencer deteriated

slight corrosion on rear chassis legs

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,611 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 26,093 miles

front brake pads low wear

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 MBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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