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MM05 NLE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,545 mi
Last recorded91,545 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,545 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 91,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,862 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 86,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumpa (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 84,713 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 84,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall/tread outer edge perished cracking dot code 1605 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f blade split end..

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished dot code 1605

Fail 25 Jul 2016 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp has slight movement .. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall/tread outer edge perished cracking dot code 1605 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f blade split end..

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished dot code 1605

Fail 27 Jun 2015 50,037 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,037 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers windscreen wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,875 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 33,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 28,323 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,237 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,240 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 NLE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 MM05 NLE, 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 NLE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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