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MT05 FXP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,896 mi
Last recorded104,896 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 104,896 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 100,415 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,309 miles

Offside sill corroded to rear

Fail 19 Nov 2018 96,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded to rear

Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 88,175 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 88,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,616 miles

both rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 78,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,718 miles

centre, high level stop light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,817 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,817 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,407 miles

ADVISE cracking on both offside tyres also flatspot on offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,875 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,875 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,141 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades split

front discs inner face pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,459 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,246 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,485 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 FXP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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