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MT05 ULW

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,854 mi
Last recorded160,854 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 ULW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 160,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 158,021 miles

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)

exhaust back box (outer skin) excessively corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 158,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

exhaust back box (outer skin) excessively corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 152,798 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 152,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 May 2014 140,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,220 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 111,220 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 May 2011 94,866 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 76,877 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,372 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

f/ wipers split

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

f/ wipers split

Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,623 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,623 miles

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

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

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 ULW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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