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MM05 SVT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 63,538 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sill corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 63,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,513 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,885 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 56,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,819 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,559 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 47,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,938 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 43,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,242 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 33,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,991 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,934 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

exhaurst corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,939 miles

Brake check

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,492 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 13,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,739 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 SVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

MM05 SVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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