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MT05 BEO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,381 mi
Last recorded90,381 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 BEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,381 miles

front strut top bearing both sides worn

sump pan corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,914 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 87,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 20 Aug 2018 84,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear from lower brake hoses to nearside front ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to ABS pump slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front on legal limit 1.6mm, also wearing inside shoulder of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front oil sump corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 84,822 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure catalyst mounting bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear from lower brake hoses to nearside front ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to ABS pump slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front on legal limit 1.6mm, also wearing inside shoulder of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front oil sump corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,405 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 81,401 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 78,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine light show falt

Fail 2 Sep 2016 78,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine light show falt

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,105 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 52,599 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 52,598 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 45,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 13 May 2013 45,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 36,796 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 29,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 29,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 22,937 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,655 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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MT05 BEO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT05 BEO, 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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MT05 BEO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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