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MT05 MEU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,097 mi
Last recorded73,097 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,565 miles

EML Light illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 67,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

EML Light illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,283 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,155 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 57,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,792 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,470 miles

Slight wear on inner front shoulders of tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,447 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box slighlty corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 42,639 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,181 miles

All tyres have slight surface cracking on sidewalls and tread blocks.

Backbox corroded.

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

Offside rear bumpstop rubber missing.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,590 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,629 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,032 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 MEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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