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MT05 DXY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,119 mi
Last recorded95,119 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 95,119 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 95,119 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,542 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 85,542 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,989 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 66,989 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,096 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,607 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,586 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,804 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,494 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wing mirror taped on

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 27,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f wing mirror taped on

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 23,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,600 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,454 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 DXY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DXY, 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 MT05 DXY registered?

MT05 DXY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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