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MT05 UMB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,277 mi
Last recorded21,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 UMB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 21,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 21,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 20,539 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 19,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 19,191 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,683 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 18,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,196 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 16,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 15,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 14,739 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 14,739 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 13,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavy cracking

Offside Front tyre heavy cracking

Fail 12 May 2016 13,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavy cracking

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

Offside Front tyre heavy cracking

Pass 14 May 2015 12,549 miles

all 4 tyres perished/cracking on tyre walls and edges

Pass 19 May 2014 11,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 10,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 9,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 8,909 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 7,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 5,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 4,406 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 UMB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

MT05 UMB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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