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MT05 MFX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,893 mi
Last recorded66,893 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,893 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking heavily in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking heavily in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking heavily in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking heavily in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,972 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,646 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,305 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper lower damaged..

Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,680 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls and tread

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres low tread and cracking

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,368 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 12,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 8,249 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 MFX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MFX, 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 MFX registered?

MT05 MFX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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