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MM05 GVE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,132 mi
Last recorded82,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,132 miles

e.m.l.light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/f headlight slight condensation

Fail 23 Jul 2019 82,132 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

e.m.l.light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/f headlight slight condensation

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed adrift from clip rubbing on link rod (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

eml light on

Fail 13 Jul 2018 75,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60 percent imballance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edges (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 near 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed adrift from clip rubbing on link rod (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam has slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre curbed and has cut on sidewall

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

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

bonnet wont open pull lever hanging down

eml light on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 69,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam has slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre curbed and has cut on sidewall

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

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

bonnet wont open pull lever hanging down

eml light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,538 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres perishing and near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 64,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres perishing and near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

engine misfire

Pass 17 Jul 2015 60,899 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 102,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,484 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,273 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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MM05 GVE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MM05 GVE, 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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MM05 GVE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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