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ML05 XKB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,687 mi
Last recorded87,687 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,687 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake high

Fail 16 Oct 2017 69,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake high

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,061 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front nail in tread

centre brake light not working

nearside seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,061 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front nail in tread

centre brake light not working

nearside seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,277 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

all front lower arm bushes deteriorating

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm strongly advise replacement

nearside rear coilspring corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 50,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side font tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing low and cracks in side wall

Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,097 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side font tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing low and cracks in side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2010 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,036 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,889 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,931 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 XKB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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