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MM05 VYW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,807 mi
Last recorded89,807 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 89,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 3 Sep 2025 86,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 84,390 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 80,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 78,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 78,014 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 60,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Fail 4 Oct 2018 60,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,838 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 53,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,419 miles

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

Front both front tyres cracking on outer edge

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

rear box outer casing deteriating

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2012 29,271 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,271 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2011 26,748 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear light cluster cracked but not showing white light

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,748 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear light cluster cracked but not showing white light

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,072 miles

N/S/F tyre in poor condition

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,072 miles

N/S/F tyre in poor condition

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,583 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre side wall perrished

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,441 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 18,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,550 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 VYW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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