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MT05 RGO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,224 mi
Last recorded85,224 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 85,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 71,090 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 71,088 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 65,795 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 64,437 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded but no gas leakages.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,931 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 62,931 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 59,534 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 55,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 42,362 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 42,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 26,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 17,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear shockers slight mist around outer casing

Pass 28 May 2012 9,221 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 9,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 2,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 1,923 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 1,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 1,248 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 RGO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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