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MT05 MDX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,185 mi
Last recorded67,185 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 67,185 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 67,185 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,470 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 63,757 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,435 miles

Central Exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,080 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 57,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,047 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 45,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,730 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 May 2016 39,322 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2015 32,684 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 26,521 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 19,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 15,298 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,782 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 MDX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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