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MM55 AEE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,193 mi
Last recorded71,193 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 AEE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 70,720 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 70,704 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 69,972 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 64,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 61,516 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 61,516 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,416 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,892 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,423 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 49,423 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,963 miles

front number plate broken

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,696 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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MM55 AEE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MM55 AEE, 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 MM55 AEE registered?

MM55 AEE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is MM55 AEE safe to buy?

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