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MT05 MDV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,942 mi
Last recorded110,942 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,942 miles

bad oil leak

engine management light on

nearside headlight slightly loose

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jun 2015 110,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bad oil leak

engine management light on

nearside headlight slightly loose

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 May 2014 103,973 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

condensation in nearside headlamp

engine management light on

marks in windscreen

nearside rear tyre heavilly distorted

rear exhaust outer skin heavilly corroded and insecure

Pass 20 May 2014 103,973 miles

marks in windscreen

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

Oil leak

condensation in nearside headlamp

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre heavilly distorted

rear exhaust outer skin heavilly corroded and insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,125 miles

bad oil leak

engine management light on

marks in windscreen

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and insecure

Fail 30 May 2013 93,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bad oil leak

engine management light on

marks in windscreen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,270 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust outer skin corroded and fragile

marks in windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2012 78,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust outer skin corroded and fragile

marks in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,910 miles

marks in windscreen

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 65,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

marks in windscreen

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 54,454 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

marks in windscreen

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 27 May 2010 54,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

marks in windscreen

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,792 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,839 miles

excess travel in hand brake

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Jun 2008 19,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear wiper split

excess travel in hand brake

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

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 MDV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

MT05 MDV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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