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ML05 UTK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,141 mi
Last recorded88,141 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,141 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,940 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,750 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 81,518 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

condensation in headlamp lenses

nearside door mirror glass missing

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Aug 2011 70,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside door mirror cracked

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 15 Aug 2011 70,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside door mirror cracked

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

accident damage to nearside sill

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside door mirror lense cracked

rear wiper missing

small split on both front windscreen wipers

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,965 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,964 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 UTK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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