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MM55 GHU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,600 mi
Last recorded140,600 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 GHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 140,600 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroding at the rear

Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 102,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,467 miles

both outer sills corroding at the rear

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,486 miles

heat shield insecure

osf tyre worn low in tread

Fail 1 Feb 2016 89,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

heat shield insecure

osf tyre worn low in tread

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,286 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,231 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 47,251 miles

BONNET STAY CLIP BROKEN

EXHAUST DOWNPIPE LEAKING CORRODED

OSF SUSPENSION LEG TOP RUBBER WORN

REAR SUSPENSION BUMP RUBBERS MISSING

Fail 20 Dec 2011 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BONNET STAY CLIP BROKEN

EXHAUST DOWNPIPE LEAKING CORRODED

OSF SUSPENSION LEG TOP RUBBER WORN

REAR SUSPENSION BUMP RUBBERS MISSING

UNDER TRAY INSECURE

Fail 21 Jan 2011 43,296 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,710 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 39,687 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F/ & O/S/R TYRES FRONT 1.6MM REAR 2MM TREAD DEPTH

WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF

Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,141 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 GHU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MM55 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

MM55 GHU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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