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MT05 MFE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head lamp visibility (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 83,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head lamp visibility (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,293 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 64,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 54,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 54,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,494 miles

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,892 miles

back box corroded

both front discs corroded

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,925 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,320 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 MFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

MT05 MFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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