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MM05 SGU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 SGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 85,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 81,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,572 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 74,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 70,005 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 61,898 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 54,576 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 45,674 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,064 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 34,066 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,882 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,882 miles

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

front wipers split but clearing screen

handbrake high but has some reserve.

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 SGU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MM05 SGU, 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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What year was MM05 SGU registered?

MM05 SGU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is MM05 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 SGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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