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MT05 NFU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,662 mi
Last recorded70,662 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 NFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,620 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 50,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,304 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 46,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,423 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,972 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 33,231 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 33,231 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,751 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Exhaust back box contains corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 26,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust back box contains corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,536 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,166 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre slightly cracking on side wall

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,031 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 NFU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

MT05 NFU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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