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MT05 FWF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,305 mi
Last recorded108,305 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 FWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,404 miles

no reverse light

Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,404 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

no reverse light

Pass 8 Feb 2019 97,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 97,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,049 miles

exhaust system is leaking

front discs are corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 89,032 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

exhaust system is leaking

front discs are corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,859 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Fail 6 Feb 2017 80,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,724 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 52,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,533 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,482 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 46,482 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 39,602 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 39,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 32,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 25,376 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 FWF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 FWF, 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 FWF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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