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MP55 DLX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,543 mi
Last recorded56,543 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 DLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,631 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight corrosion on offside rear suspension coil spring

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,396 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,424 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 18,422 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers slightly worn

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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MP55 DLX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MP55 DLX, 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 MP55 DLX registered?

MP55 DLX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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