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ML05 USZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 USZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,940 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,280 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 92,280 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant excessive leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 90,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil sump corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,151 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

spare tyre missing

Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,151 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,406 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

high level stop lamp inop

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearing

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

high level stop lamp inop

rear coil springs corroded

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,722 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,397 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,397 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked perished

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

high level stop lamp inop

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,325 miles

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

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

unable to fully inspect front inner brake pads

Fail 5 Apr 2014 67,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear number plate light is slightly dim

Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,757 miles

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

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

offside rear number plate light is slightly dim

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,891 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,628 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated.

water ingress in offside headlamp.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,727 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,727 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 31,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2008 13,250 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 USZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ML05 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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