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MT05 UMU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,885 mi
Last recorded106,885 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 106,885 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))

Fail 6 May 2020 106,885 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 103,160 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 103,160 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 103,134 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2018 94,942 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 89,118 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 84,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2015 78,169 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2015 78,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 71,701 miles

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,598 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 65,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,623 miles

exhaust corroded at back box

o/s wiper blade worn

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded at back box

o/s wiper blade worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 51,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,555 miles

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

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 UMU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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